I think Salah put a great target on his back with that "we have a score to settle with Real Madrid" statement. It will make them do all they can to stop him from playing his game on Saturday. Probably, the intent of his statement was to motivate his team mates but I believe Madrid players and fans will see that as a threat for revenge that will bring another dimension to the finals tomorrow. Let's wait and see who wins the battle.
You're right he did, but I bet you, he did that on purpose. Salah will probably be totally nullified and totally taken out of the game, but if that happens, then Real lose 2 or 3 players doing that, just like most teams do when they try that.
1 man for 2 or 3, that's the sacrifice Liverpool want Salah to make.
Hope we get an exciting match anyway!