Author of a decisive double against Southampton (3-2) this Sunday in the Premier League, Mohamed Salah took advantage of this success to discuss his future within the Mersey club. An uncertain future, judging by the statements of the Egyptian striker in the mixed zone, where he notably deplored the absence of an extension proposal from his leaders.
“Any news for my future?” Well, it’s almost December and I haven’t received any offers to stay here at the club. I’m probably closer to leaving than extending, so… What if I want to stay? You know, I have been at the club for many years… I have never known such a club. But in the end, it’s not in my hands. As I said before, it’s almost December and I haven’t had a single offer for my future.”he said.
“It’s his right, which is completely normal, but…”
This release did not take long to react to Jamie Carragher, consultant for Sky Sports. “Of course there were discussions, yes. At this moment, there is obviously a big difference in the evaluation. Whatever Mo Salah and his agent value themselves, whether financially or in terms of contract length, and what Liverpool do. (…) The reason why Liverpool have not yet offered a contract is that Mo Salah would refuse it. So they are still in talks, I can’t wait for them to meet halfway”he analyzed.
However, the former Reds defender (1996-2016) expressed his disappointment at the timing of these statements, as Liverpool prepare to play two decisive matches. “But I have to say that I am very disappointed with Mo Salah. That interview from last night after the game when she comes out. Liverpool host Real Madrid midweek and they host Manchester City at the weekend. This is the story of Liverpool at the moment”he said before highlighting a significant detail. “Mo Salah, we are all aware, and local journalists certainly are in Liverpool, that in the seven years he played for the football club he stopped in the mixed zone twice. It’s his right, which is completely normal, but he decided to stop for the third time away at Southampton after winning the match and putting the ball out.”he added.
Carragher tackles Salah and his agent
The ex-England international believes that contractual concerns should not take precedence over the club’s collective objectives. “The most important thing for Liverpool Football Club this season is not the future of Mo Salah, nor the future of Virgil van Dijk, nor the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The most important thing is that Liverpool win the Premier League, that’s more important than any of these players.”he recalled.
Carragher also singled out Salah’s agent for his cryptic social media posts regarding his client’s future. “And if he continues to make comments and his agent continues to post cryptic tweets, that’s selfish.” They think about themselves and not the football club”he whispered.
