Mohamed Salah recently embraced his love for Star Wars while taking his brand-new £160,000 Bentley Continental for a spin. The Liverpool forward made headlines earlier this week after his decisive penalty helped the team extend their Premier League lead with a victory over Brighton.
Despite facing scrutiny over accusations of diving, Salah secured a penalty for Jurgen Klopp’s side during the match. He kept a low profile during a lunch outing in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, wearing a heavy cardigan that drew comparisons to Star Wars characters. He pulled the knitwear over his head before driving off in his luxurious vehicle.
The penalty against Brighton marked Salah’s third in recent months, following criticism after his performances against Newcastle and Arsenal. His teammate Jordan Henderson came to his defense, encouraging him to respond on the pitch, much like former teammate Luis Suarez did.
“By doing so, he will improve his condition,” Henderson stated. “He isn’t worried about it. I’m convinced he’s strong, and he is. With rising criticism, his desire to counter his critics will grow. People should show him appreciation when he visits away grounds.”
Henderson also emphasized that Salah’s penalty was undeniable, saying, “That is not a topic for discussion. I believe distant grounds would appreciate what they observe.”
Following Liverpool’s win over Brighton, which gave them a seven-point lead before Manchester City’s victory over Wolves, Henderson highlighted the importance of maintaining their momentum. “We are keeping significantly more clean sheets, which is enormous. If we want to win trophies, we must sustain this until the end of the season,” he added.
As Salah continues to shine on the pitch, his new Bentley serves as a symbol of his success amid the ongoing diving controversy.
