Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has acknowledged that his ongoing contract situation remains on his mind after leading the Reds to a 2-0 victory over Manchester City. The two Premier League giants faced off at Anfield on Sunday, December 1.
Salah’s stellar form this season continued as he orchestrated Liverpool’s impressive win. The Egyptian forward set up Cody Gakpo’s opener in the 12th minute with a clever assist and later converted a penalty in the 78th minute, scoring in his sixth consecutive Premier League match.
However, despite his pivotal role, Salah has yet to receive a new contract offer, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. As things stand, the 32-year-old will be free to negotiate with other clubs starting in January and could potentially leave Anfield as a free agent in the summer—a prospect that has left fans deeply concerned.
When asked about his contract situation following the win over City, Salah told reporters (via @FabrizioRomano):
“Honestly… it’s on my mind. As of now, this is the last Man City game I’ll play for Liverpool, so I just wanted to enjoy it. I’m making the most of every moment here. Hopefully, we win the league, and then we’ll see what happens.”
Salah’s departure would be a significant blow for Liverpool. With 224 goals and 100 assists in 369 matches across all competitions, he has played a crucial role in securing seven trophies for the club.
“Simply world-class” – Gary Neville praises Mohamed Salah after Liverpool’s win over Manchester City
Manchester United legend Gary Neville heaped praise on Mohamed Salah after witnessing his brilliant assist for Cody Gakpo’s goal in the 12th minute. The Reds secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Anfield.
Salah received a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold down the right wing and, after taking his time at the edge of the box, delivered a precise low cross that cut through City’s defense and goalkeeper, allowing Gakpo to tap the ball into the net.
Speaking on Sky Sports (via Rousing the Kop), Neville remarked:
“This is simply world-class. That’s unbelievable from Mo Salah. He looks up, sees the space, and delivers a perfect pass. Akanji is nowhere near, Ortega can’t reach it, and Kyle Walker doesn’t even realize Gakpo is there. But you can’t overlook Salah’s vision, brilliance, and precision to make that happen.”
Salah has now tallied 13 goals and 11 assists in 20 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool this season.