Throughout his professional career, Mohamed Salah has maintained a high level of physical fitness. The ‘Egyptian King’ will turn 32 in June 2024, so this is even more important than ever if he wants to continue dominating the beautiful game for many years to come.
After taking meticulous care of their bodies over the years, players like Salah’s former Liverpool teammate James Milner and Cristiano Ronaldo have notably continued to play at the highest level into their late 30s.
Despite being one of the few seasoned players back at the training field at the time, he returned to pre-season training ahead of the 2024–2025 season and completely outperformed the competition when it came to running tests. When Salah returned from vacation, a member of Liverpool’s coaching staff even referred to him as “phenomenal.” What is his secret, though?
Mohamed Salah’s Diet
‘Superfoods’ are vital to Salah’s menu
The Daily Mail claims that Salah’s nutrition is a major factor in his exceptional physical condition. The Egypt international’s personal chef is responsible for making all the meals the winger needs to stay in top form.
He reportedly eats broccoli along with other “superfoods” at practically every meal. This is only a portion of his success formula. Koshary, a meal from his own country that consists of fried rice, pasta, pulses, onions, and tomato sauce, is another food that the Liverpool legend really enjoys.
He discussed his preferred foods in further detail in 2022, even going so far as to discuss what he likes to eat when he is pampering himself. But even then, it’s evident how concerned he is about his health:
“I always eat salad and enjoy broccoli, sweet potatoes, salmon, and chicken. I like sushi when I eat at an excellent restaurant in London. Pizza is something I eat no more than once a month. Despite my fondness for hamburgers, I rarely eat them because they make me feel bloated afterward.
In addition to his nutritious diet, he takes care of his body in various ways around-the-clock. Salah has two separate gym rooms in his house, complete with amazing equipment to help him stay in shape. According to reports, he has a hyperbaric chamber in his home, which uses air pressure three times higher than usual to assist the lungs distribute more oxygen throughout the body.
In order to reduce oedema, he also has cryotherapy facilities with ice-led equipment that constrict blood vessels. The extent to which Salah goes in his training regimen is astounding. The forward must modify his regimen during Ramadan, which involves working out at two in the morning, because he is a Muslim.
Mohamed Salah’s Future
His stay at Liverpool has been extended until 2027.
In what was Arne Slot’s first competitive game as manager, he scored and assisted against Ipswich Town on the first day of the 2024–25 Premier League season, ushering in a new era at the Merseyside-based club after defining the greatest moments of the Jurgen Klopp years. He was one of the frontrunners to win the Ballon d’Or, and he has continued to play well throughout the year.
Salah’s contract was set to expire in 2025, raising concerns about his future despite his outstanding performance in 2024–2025. But fortunately for Liverpool supporters everywhere, Salah signed a new two-year contract in April 2025 after the club and he were able to come to an agreement.
Now that his future is certain, Salah’s entire attention will be on smashing record after record and delivering success to Liverpool. He is perhaps playing the finest football of his career and will be wanting to keep up that level in the upcoming years as he approaches his 33rd birthday in a few months. His longevity is undoubtedly greatly attributed to his clean lifestyle.
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