December 3rd 2024.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot couldn't help but make a joke about Mohamed Salah's recent comments after their win against Manchester City. Salah had mentioned that this could potentially be the last time he faces City at Anfield, hinting at his upcoming contract negotiations and the possibility of moving on from Liverpool. But Slot playfully suggested that Salah was actually referring to City's ongoing case of alleged financial misconduct, which could result in their relegation from the Premier League.
Despite City's struggles, Salah provided an assist and scored a penalty to secure a 2-0 victory for Liverpool and extend their lead at the top of the table. When asked about Salah's comments, Slot quipped, "Maybe Mo knows more about the 115 charges, so he doesn't expect them to be in the Premier League next season." Of course, Slot clarified that he was just joking and fully expects City to remain in the league.
But in all seriousness, City's case is still pending and they could potentially face relegation if found guilty. Slot's side, on the other hand, have another important week ahead of them as they look to maintain their lead at the top of the table. They will face Newcastle and Everton in their upcoming fixtures, with first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker nearing his return from injury.
However, Slot made it clear that he is in no rush to bring Alisson back into the starting lineup, as his replacement Caoimhin Kelleher has been performing exceptionally well. "We are just waiting for Alisson to be completely fit because Caoimhin is doing too well to put Alisson in goal if he's only 50%," Slot explained. He wants to make sure Alisson is fully fit before putting him back in the starting lineup, as it would not be fair to the player or the team.
It seems like Alisson is making steady progress in his recovery, and Slot believes he will be back in goal before the end of December. But he also acknowledged that the final phase of rehab can be tricky, and they want to make sure Alisson is completely ready before his return. In the meantime, Kelleher will continue to impress in goal for Liverpool. As for Slot, he just hopes that his playful joke about Salah's contract won't overshadow his team's impressive performance against City.
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