Mohamed Salah has approached his contract negotiations with Liverpool masterfully, earning praise from former Watford striker and pundit Troy Deeney. As Liverpool pushes toward their 20th league title, Salah remains the club’s key player, proving his immense value on the pitch.
Liverpool currently holds a commanding 12-point lead at the top of the table with nine matches remaining. However, recent challenges in other competitions have underscored the need for stability within the squad. While uncertainty surrounds Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future, there is optimism that both Salah and Virgil van Dijk will commit to new deals to extend their stay at Anfield.
Deeney believes Salah has handled his contract situation impeccably, allowing his performances to speak for themselves. The forward has been consistently available, avoiding injuries and delivering exceptional performances. According to Deeney, Salah’s value to Liverpool is irreplaceable, and any attempt to replace him would require multiple signings to match his contributions in goals and assists.
“Salah has played this brilliantly,” Deeney remarked in an interview. “He’s arguably had the best season of his career and has remained fit throughout. I can’t recall a time when he’s been sidelined due to injury.” He further emphasized the difficulty Liverpool would face in finding a suitable replacement, suggesting that it could take three or four players to fill the void Salah would leave.
With 32 goals and 22 assists in all competitions this season, Salah continues to lead the Premier League’s goal-scoring charts, surpassing stars like Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak. As contract discussions continue, Liverpool must act swiftly to secure their talisman’s future and avoid a scenario where they struggle to replace his impact.
