Liverpool striker Luis Diaz has expressed his concern over the possible departure of Mohamed Salah, admitting that it would be a major loss for the team.
Salah, who has been a key player for the Reds since 2017, has made it clear that his future at the club is uncertain as his contract expires at the end of the season.
Mohamed Salah dropped a bombshell after Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford, revealing it during a post-match interview with Sky Sports that the club has not yet started contract renewal talks.
The Egyptian striker hinted that this could be his last season at Anfield, stating:
“Honestly, I had a good summer, I had a lot of time to stay with myself and try to think positively. As you know, it’s 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’ll see next year.”
“To be fair, I was coming into the game and I said, ‘it could be my last time’, the club haven’t spoken to me yet, so I’ll play my last season and we’ll see at the end of the season.”
A stellar run at Anfield
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has become one of the club’s most iconic players. His numbers speak for themselves, with 214 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances in all competitions. according to Transfer marketthis amounts to an astonishing 306 goal contributions in just 352 games, cementing Salah’s status as Liverpool’s talisman.
Salah’s contributions have been central to Liverpool’s success during Jürgen Klopp’s tenure, playing a key role in the club winning the Champions League in 2019, the Premier League title in 2020 and other major trophies . His departure would mark the end of an era.
Luis DÃaz reacts to the departure of Mo Salah at the end of the season
The Colombian winger admitted that losing a player like Mo Salah would be very tough for both the club and the players and that it would hurt “a lot”.
Speaking to Telemundo, he said (quote via week):
“It would be difficult for us, as well as for Liverpool. It will hurt a lot. He has a year to think about it; it is not easy at all.”
“He always talks to us; it would be very difficult to lose a player as key as him. It’s the teammate’s decision and it’s respected, so we hope he doesn’t leave.”
Salah’s future remains a key concern for Liverpool as the season progresses. The club are yet to open contract negotiations and with Salah speaking out about his situation, it is being suggested that the player is keen to stay at the club.
The ball is now in the club’s court to offer him a new contract to convince him to stay with the Reds beyond the current campaign.
