“It will hurt a lot” – Liverpool star admits losing Mo Salah would be a huge blow to club and players
Liverpool striker Luis Diaz has expressed concern over the possible departure of Mohamed Salah, admitting it would be a huge loss for the club.
Salah, who has been a key player for the Reds since 2017, has made it clear that his future at the club is not clear as his contract will expire at the end of the season.
Mohamed Salah left a bombshell after Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford, he revealed during his post-match interview. Sky Sports that the club has yet to engage in contract renewal negotiations.
The Egyptian striker revealed that this could be his last season at Anfield, saying:
“To be honest, I had a good summer, I spent a long time trying to think positive. As you know it is my last year at the club.”
“I just want to enjoy it, I don’t want to think about it. I feel free to play football and we will see next year.”
“To be honest, I was coming into the game and I said, ‘it could be the last time’ the team hasn’t spoken to me yet so I will play my last season and see the end of the season.”
Fantastic job at Anfield
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has become one of the club’s most powerful players. His numbers speak for themselves, with 214 goals and 92 assists in 352 games in all competitions. According to Transfermarkt, this equates to an impressive contribution of 306 goals in just 352 games, cementing Salah’s status as Liverpool’s talisman.
Salah’s contributions have been part of Liverpool’s success during Jürgen Klopp’s reign, playing a key role in the club’s 2019 Champions League, 2020 Premier League title, and other major trophies. His departure would mark the end of an era.
Luis Diaz reacts to Mo Salah leaving at the end of the season
The Colombian midfielder admitted that losing a player like Mo Salah would be very difficult for the team and the players and that it would “hurt a lot”.
Speaking to Telemundo, he said (quoting Semana):
“It would be difficult for us, and for Liverpool. It will be very painful. You have a year to think about it; it’s not easy at all.”
“He always talks to us; it would be very difficult to lose a player as key as him. It’s a teammate’s decision and we respect it, so I hope he doesn’t leave.”
Salah’s future remains a concern for Liverpool as the season progresses. The team has not started contract negotiations, and since Salah is talking about his situation, it is suggested that the player is determined to stay in the team.
The ball is now in the club’s court to offer him a new contract that will convince him to stay with the Reds beyond the current campaign.
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