In a plot twist worthy of a Netflix sports doc, Salah and the rest of Liverpool’s first team paused their preseason grind for a dose of inner peace—at Tokyo’s Ekouin Temple, no less. Forget tactical drills or gym reps. This time, the Reds sat cross-legged, not to stretch hammies, but to stretch their minds.
Fresh off the plane in Japan, Liverpool kicked off the next phase of their Asia tour by breathing in some tranquility. Mohamed Salah, who’s more often seen slicing through backlines, joined manager Arne Slot and his teammates for a specially crafted meditation session. According to the club’s website, this mental tune-up happened hours before they resumed training. Enlightenment, it seems, now comes before pressing high up the pitch.
Spiritual Warm-Up Before the Real One
It’s not often you find Salah swapping studs for serenity, but if it helps beat jet lag and Milan’s 4–2 thumping last weekend, why not? The Reds had previously handled Preston and Stoke with ease, but AC Milan played spoiler in Hong Kong. So maybe a moment of stillness in Tokyo was just what the squad needed before their next showdown.
Salah Centered as Liverpool Face Next Tests
The journey rolls on as Liverpool faces Yokohama F. Marinos this Wednesday. Following that, there’s a quirky double-header versus Athletic Bilbao—two lineups, one day, and possibly double the drama. Will Salah feature in both? Doubtful. But expect his aura to linger on the pitch, especially after that temple glow-up.
Eyes on Anfield, Mindfulness in Mind
The first Premier League game to be played by Liverpool FC is the August 15 stadium match at Anfield, where Bournemouth will be visiting Liverpool. However, evidently, putting their body in gear is not the only thing that Salah and co. are doing this year; they are also balancing chakras. Could mindfulness be Liverpool’s secret weapon in their title defense?
If Salah starts levitating during matches, we’ll know Tokyo worked.
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