Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool contract situation remains a topic of debate as the Egypt international continues to help the Reds maintain a title push under Arne Slot
Liverpool continued their flying start to the Premier League season on Sunday but there are still questions to answer off the pitch.
Arne Slot’s Reds survived a scare to eventually come out on top against Southampton. Russell Martin’s team took a surprise lead after conceding to Dominik Szoboszlai early on, only for Mohamed Salah to decide the game in Liverpool’s favour.
Salah has been back to his best this season, but the Egypt forward’s contract situation remains an issue. He will be free to talk to potential suitors in January ahead of a potential summer exit, unless the Reds agree new terms with him before then.
It’s a potential distraction at the start of a big week, with matches against Real Madrid and Manchester City looming large. Here, Mirror Football has the latest from around Anfield.
Salah’s contract statement
Mohamed Salah has claimed he is more out than in when it comes to a new contract. The forward is showing no signs of slowing down on the pitch, but claims he has yet to receive an offer of a new deal from the higher-ups.
“We are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club,” the former Roma star said. “I’m probably more out than in.
“You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said before, it is December and I haven’t received anything yet about my future. I love the fans. The fans love me. In the end it is not in my hands or the fans’ hands. Let’s wait and see.”
Szoboszlai retains Salah hope
Dominik Szoboszlai has not given up on remaining part of a Liverpool team containing Mohamed Salah for the long run. This season is the second in which the pair have shared a pitch, and the Hungarian international has offered an optimistic outlook.
“Everybody knows Mo, he just needs to keep going,” Szoboszlai said after Sunday’s win at St Mary’s. “Hopefully I can play with him as long as I can!”
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Salah’s brace on the south coast took him up to 10 for the season in the Premier League. Only Manchester City star Erling Haaland has more in the competition, while only Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has more assists than Salah’s six.
Gerrard speaks up after Ettifaq sackings
Steven Gerrard has been reunited with Michael Beale at Al-Ettifaq, with the former Rangers and Aston Villa coach joining him in Saudi Arabia. The move comes after Ettifaq dismissed Dean Holden and Mark Allen, with tough results leaving Gerrard under scrutiny.
“The club made decisions regarding the departure of Mark Allen and Dean Holden,” Gerrard said, per The Echo. “The decision was also made to bring Michael Beale in who is a super coach, we spent years together previously and it’s great to have him back with me. Now we need some time to develop and improve.”
Al-Ettifaq had a busy summer, signing former Fulham keeper Marek Rodak and Roma youngster Joao Costa. After a solid start, though, they have gone five games without a league win and now sit in the bottom half of the Saudi Pro League table.
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