Mohamed Salah, Liverpool player, has yet to agree on a new contract with the club. This situation has created an air of uncertainty around his future at Anfield. From January 1st, he is legally able to discuss terms with foreign clubs, which could potentially lead him away from Liverpool.
However, football legend Alan Shearer has expressed his astonishment over this prospect and expects the Egyptian forward to stay put.
Impact of Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah on Liverpool's success
Shearer acknowledges Arne Slot for steering the Reds towards success despite not making significant acquisitions last summer. Under Slot’s guidance, Liverpool now holds a commanding 13-point lead in the league.
Salah’s contribution cannot be overlooked either. He tops this season’s scoring charts with an impressive tally of 25 goals so far. His exceptional form has been pivotal in making Liverpool clear frontrunners for their second Premier League title in five years.
Moreover, such stellar performance from Salah has sparked conversations about him being a contender for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
Shearer confident about Salah staying put
In conversation with Betfair, Shearer expressed confidence that Liverpool will manage to keep its star forward:
Alan Shearer, Newcastle United legend, said:
"I think without a doubt that this is the best version of Mo Salah we've seen, I said earlier in the season that we should see what happens in terms of a 1 percent drop in his levels due to his contract situation; but that hasn't happened, on the contrary he seems to be getting even better and stronger as the season goes on.
"There's still no word on his contract situation, but I'd be amazed if Liverpool don't sort something out to keep him at least for another year or two. Losing Mo Salah would be huge for Liverpool and the Premier League, because he's an iconic player. Everything he's doing right now seems to result in either a goal or an assist. Even against Newcastle, Lewis Hall gave him a really good battle, but some of his bits of quality were just superb. He is an icon of the Premier League, no doubt about it.”
Shearer believes that despite potential offers from other clubs come January 1st; it would be in both parties' best interest if Salah remains at Anfield where he continues contributing significantly towards their success story. While there may be speculation about Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool, football experts like Alan Shearer believe that he will continue to play an integral role in the club's success. Only time will tell if these predictions hold true.
