MOHAMED SALAH SAYS a conclusion to his contract situation is still “far away” after his latest star showing for Liverpool in their 5-0 victory at West Ham.
The Egypt forward, who is out of contract at the end of the season, scored one goal and set up two others in the win that put the Reds eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Asked afterwards if he was hoping to be able to give some good news soon with regard to his contract, Salah told Sky Sports: “No, we are far away from that.
“I don’t want to put something in the media and people start saying stuff, but nothing really moved on.
“But now I’m focused on the team, hopefully we win the Premier League.”
Salah, scorer of 17 goals 18 league appearances this season, as well as producing 13 assists, was also asked about individual targets, and said: “The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league and I just want to be part of that.
“That’s the only thing I’ve really focused on since the beginning of the season. So I will do my best for the team to win a trophy.
“We are in the right direction, but of course there are a few other teams that really try to catch up with us, very good teams. We just need to stay focused and humble and work hard, and just go again.”
Liverpool boss Arne Slot was questioned on Salah’s contract situation as well, and said about things changing in January “not on the inside, but on the outside it definitely does, because probably people talk even more about it”.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – another goalscorer against the Hammers – and Virgil van Dijk are also out of contract next summer, and regarding the former, Slot said: “I don’t think it’s negative (around him) at all.
“He’s playing really well, scored a great goal and the way he celebrated his goal probably tells you enough. So I don’t think I have to say much more about it – I’m really happy with Trent, just as happy as I am with Mo and Virgil. So for me there’s no difference.
“For the outside world maybe there’s a bit more things happening around Trent in the media than with the other two, but I’m happy with all three of them at the moment.”
Slot also said Joe Gomez was set to be sidelined for “quite a bit” after coming off with a hamstring issue.
The Dutchman said: “If a player says he wants to stop, he has to be changed, in a sprint, then we all know it’s a hamstring and we all know it’s going to take a while before he’s going to be back. I don’t know how long but he will be out for quite a bit.”
Is Salah looking for a 3 year contract and the board are only willing to offer 2 years or is that just tabloid nonsense? Either way just give him what he wants.
@ecrowley ecrowley: I think Liverpool should drop Salah until it’s resolved (or at least for the next two games). Of course this has nothing to do with me been a Utd fan.
@Cormac:
Why would you drop the best player in the league? Despite all the uncertainty surrounding him he has been playing really well…he has been very professional and dignified…many players at other clubs in the past have taken to sulking in the same situation and their on field performances have deteriorated
@Sean: good man sean!
@Sean: see who Liverpool are playing next and then re read my comment and you’ll see why I think Liverpool should drop him for at least one match.
@Sean: come on Sean
@Sean: You can do it Sean
@Sean: ah he just joking because mo destroys utd all the time
@Shanie: you’re not allowed have banter on here. No fun allowed :-)
@Sean: I actually agree with everything you say. Salah is the model of professionalism in the way he handles himself on and off the pitch. Was just trying to make light of the fact that I actually scared what he’ll do you Utd next week.
@Sean: wooosshh
@Kevin Dillon: im some spoil sport
Mohammad Salah, the best there was, the best there is, the best there ever will be.
@Mick O’K: Probably the best ever at Liverpool. A good bit down the list of best ever though.
@john O’Brien: his numbers don’t lie John
@Mick O’K: The most delusional comment ever. Not even the best Liverpool player ever.
@john O’Brien: he is liverpool greatist player imo
@James Johnson: not really its his opinion
@Shanie: I think so
@Mick O’K: True, I suppose you are right. When you look at the numbers he wouldn’t even be Liverpool’s best player. You are right.
@john O’Brien: . Nope. Dalglish was better.
@Shanie: King Kenny, by a long way.
@john O’Brien: he has more assists and goals than Henry in less games. He’s one of the most underrated world class players ever.
@Shanie: Top 5 definitely, Daglish and Rush come to mind instantly, Gerrard carried an average team for years so he has to be in the conversation, other than those 3 there’s not much left to pick from.
@damien leen: gerrard as well rush so many
@ Sean .Keep up Sean .