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Salah, Szoboszlai, Kerkez Battle for Early Training Slots

Mohamed Salah still leads Liverpool's training lineups, but Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez are now arriving early, challenging his long‑standing habit.

Salah has long been the first to arrive at the AXA Training Centre, a habit that has earned him a reputation as Liverpool’s hardest worker. Over eight seasons, his discipline has been unmatched, with even Sadio Mane once coming close to matching his gym routine.

This season, new arrivals Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez have begun arriving early, sparking a friendly rivalry with Salah. Their growing camaraderie—seen at the coffee bar and in shared meals—has helped Szoboszlai adopt Salah’s rigorous fitness regime, while Kerkez’s determination to settle in at Anfield is paying off.