Mohamed Salah remains firmly on the throne at Liverpool and is counting down the days until the Manchester City clash.
That’s a £150m deal that Liverpool are unlikely to be able to afford every week. And the more Mohamed Salah is convinced to resist the temptations of Saudi Arabia, the more the Egyptian king will prove he can extend his reign at Anfield until the end of the season. Salah continued his impressive form as Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 Premier League win over Brentford on Sunday to put Jurgen Klopp’s side ahead of leaders Manchester City ahead of the first two games at the Etihad after the international break on Saturday.
main. .The 31-year-old has scored 12 goals and provided four assists in 17 appearances, including 14 goals in 12 league games this season.
This makes City’s Erling Haaland the only Premier League player to score more goals in all competitions.
Salah became the first Liverpool player to score in each of the first six home games of a season and his 200th goal for an English club.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank said his side had seen up close the destruction the Egyptians are still capable of. “I think he can be the best player in the Premier League right now.
“The comment was a direct reference to the belief that Salah is not as universally recognized outside of Anfield as he is in England.
Al Ittihad of the Saudi Arabian Professional League have no such problems, with a £150m bid for the player rejected by Liverpool on the last day of September.
The world’s most famous Muslim footballer remains at the top of Saudi Arabia’s most wanted list, but a move in January is unlikely as Salah will take part in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool will be tested next summer as he enters the final year of his current contract. For his part, Salah remains tight-lipped about a potential move.
However, their performance in Saudi Arabia in Europe’s top leagues this summer is cause for concern due to questions about the standard of play and low attendances at several clubs.
In fact, some players are rumored to regret their decision despite the obvious financial gain.
It might look like unfinished business for Liverpool, especially if they finish in the top four this season. Salah, who has played in three Champions League finals, will be hoping to secure a place in the top four before his Anfield career comes to an end.
If Salah hasn’t been in the limelight this season, the same can’t be said for Liverpool, where many people were lurking in second place. It wouldn’t be fair to say the Reds haven’t received any plaudits, but other teams have caught the eye, for good and bad reasons.
