Published 14:35 IST, December 21st 2020
Mohamed Salah 'unhappy' at Liverpool according to former teammate; club to let him leave?
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is unhappy at Anfield and the club might let him leave at the end of the current season amid financial considerations.
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Despite starting from bench, Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah went on to score twice against Crystal Palace on Saturday to help his side extend ir le at top of Premier League. Salah's role under Jurgen Klopp has been that of a poacher, rising up on key occasions for former Borussia Dortmund boss. Despite winning Premier League as well as Champions League, Egyptian international is unhappy at club according to one of his former teammates.
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Captaincy issue triggers Mohamed Salah transfer news
According to Salah's former Egyptian teammate Mohamed Aboutrika, former AS Roma man is unhappy at Liverpool and club are pondering upon idea of selling him next summer. His former teammate reveals that winger is unhappy with Klopp for t appointing him captain against Midtjylland in Champions League earlier this month. Inste, Trent-Alexander Arld was given captain's armband.
Speaking to beIN Sports, Aboutrika reveals he spoke to Salah about his situation at Anfield. "He is upset, but that would never affect his performance on field", claims his former teammate. He furr claims Salah is upset with several reasons, one of m being captaincy issue, while also insisting or reasons be kept a secret.
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Liverpool transfer news: Salah does t rule out LaLiga move
In an earlier interview with Spanish media publication AS, Salah confessed he was disappointed at t being named captain against Midtjylland. But he tried to cover up for his anguish by insisting that he will always accept coach's decision. 28-year-old, when quizzed about his rumoured move to Real Mrid or Barcelona, left some for curiosity.
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Salah insisted that he wasn't aware of future. Meanwhile, Aboutrika claims that defending Premier League champions are considering winger's sale due to ecomic purposes. Asked about his personal suggestion for Liverpool forward, Aboutrika insists Salah is smart eugh to decide on his future course of action.
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Salah contract ends in 2023
Salah has a contract with Liverpool which keeps him hooked to Anfield until June 2023. Transfermarkt puts Salah's transfer value at €120 million amid reports of interests from Barcelona and Real Mrid. This season, he has netted 16 goals in 21 appearances across all competitions, while also racking up four assists. His performance amid transfer news hasn't seen a dip.
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Im courtesy: Mo Salah Twitter
14:34 IST, December 21st 2020