Episode 2: Never Give Up

About this episode

The episode explores Mohamed Salah's impactful debut season with Liverpool and the subsequent Champions League finals.

Presenters Kelly Cates and Simon Hughes explore one of the most pivotal periods of Mohamed Salah's career after his signing for Liverpool in the summer of 2017. Former Anfield team-mate James Milner reflects on the impact Salah made in his debut season — a campaign that ended with the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev From the heartbreak of Kiev for Liverpool and Salah to the glory of Madrid; Andy Robertson and Alisson Becker relive Liverpool’s return to the Champions League final against Tottenham, with the biggest prize in European football on the line.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelly Cates, Simon Hughes

Guest: James Milner

Topics covered

• Mohamed Salah
• Liverpool
• Champions League
• James Milner
• Andy Robertson
• Alisson Becker

Keywords

• Mohamed Salah
• Liverpool
• James Milner
• Champions League
• 2018 final
• Andy Robertson
• Alisson Becker

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Liverpool, Real Madrid

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