This didn't prevent the image from spreading like wildfire. Salah and Liverpool shared it on Instagram, where it has garnered 1.7m likes. On X, it has been viewed a staggering 14m times.

Mohamed Salah has again taken to social media to share a sweet photo showing him spending Christmas with his family - and as usual it has provoked plenty of reaction. As a proud Muslim man ...

See below as Salah posted an image of himself putting up Ramadan decorations in his home, with Konate responding by urging the Egypt international to be careful as he stands up on a chair.

MOHAMED SALAH banked an eye-watering £37million bonanza from sponsorship deals and image rights. The Liverpool striker’s image rights company has scored big — with assets of £36,693,199.