Liverpool FC forward Mohamed Salah and his family are grappling with profound heartbreak after their youngest daughter, Kayan, was rushed to a Merseyside hospital early Thursday morning. The five-year-old, born in 2020, was diagnosed with a severe respiratory infection that required immediate intensive care, sources close to the family confirmed. Salah, 33, cut short a training session to be by her side, with wife Magi Sadeq maintaining a vigil as doctors work to stabilize the child.
This crisis follows a recent personal tragedy for the couple, who suffered a devastating miscarriage in late October while Magi, 31, was expecting their fourth child. The biotechnologist, a steadfast presence in Salah’s life since their teenage years in Egypt, had shared subtle hints of joy amid the pregnancy before the loss struck. The Salahs, parents to Makka, 11, and Kayan, have kept details private, but insiders describe Magi as “shattered yet resilient.”
The football community has united in solidarity, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot granting Salah compassionate leave ahead of Saturday’s match against Arsenal. Teammates like Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold flooded social media with messages of support, while fans lit up Anfield’s digital billboards with prayers. As Salah steps back from the spotlight, the outpouring underscores his status as more than a star—he’s a cherished family man enduring unimaginable trials.
