Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has attempted to play down any idea that Mohamed Salah’s contract situation could be a distraction to his Reds side as they continue to chase a possible quadruple this season.
Salah has been in incredible form again this season, reminding us all of why he’s regarded as one of the very finest footballers on the planet.
The Egypt international’s long-term Liverpool future is a bit of a worry, however, with his current contract due to expire in 2023, and with little sign of progress being made on getting him to commit his future.
LFC fans will be desperate for this situation to be resolved, as Salah surely remains an important part of the club’s future, while this ongoing saga is far from ideal when the team needs to be focused on maintaining its high standards in all the competitions it’s challenging for.
Klopp, however, insists this won’t be an issue and there’s no need to have a talk about this with Salah and his agent.
“No, I don’t have to remind any player and for sure not Mo of that. No chance,” the German tactician is quoted by the Daily Mirror.
“This season everyone is completely committed. It is a clear commitment for the team for this season and then we’ll talk about the rest – future, immediate, further. Mo is not a guy for that, not at all. If I don’t line him up then his mood goes down. That is possible, but not against the team or whatever.”