October 13th 2024.
Graeme Souness, a renowned football pundit and former Liverpool player, has shared his thoughts on the current state of the club. He admits that while the team is performing well on the pitch, there are concerns about the contract situations of three superstar players - Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk.
Souness praises the new manager, Arne Slot, for his excellent start at Liverpool and his ability to handle the press and build relationships with the players. However, he also acknowledges the challenging run of fixtures ahead for the team, which includes matches against top teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City.
The biggest concern for Liverpool fans is the fact that Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Van Dijk are all in the final year of their contracts. This means that they will be free to negotiate with other clubs in January. Souness believes that the club must have already started talks with the players and knows their plans for the future.
While Van Dijk is likely to stay at Liverpool, Souness would not be surprised if Salah and Alexander-Arnold decide to leave the club. He mentions that Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, where he could team up with his close friend Jude Bellingham. As for Salah, Souness believes that the appeal of earning a large salary in his home country of Saudi Arabia could be a deciding factor for him.
Souness also discusses the challenges that lie ahead for Liverpool, both mentally and physically, as they face tough opponents in the upcoming weeks. He is curious to see how the team and manager will handle potential losses and changes in their demeanor.
In the end, Souness acknowledges that these are just speculations and the future of these players at Liverpool is uncertain. However, he also recognizes their talent and contributions to the club, with Salah being one of the greatest players in the club's history.
Salah himself has hinted at a potential departure, stating that it is his last year at the club and he is free to play his best football without worrying about the future. However, he also mentions that he has not had any talks with the club about a contract extension.
As Liverpool prepare to face Chelsea after the international break, it remains to be seen what the future holds for these three star players and how they will perform in the challenging fixtures ahead. Souness leaves us with the thought of what a fascinating prospect it is to see how things unfold for Liverpool in the coming months.
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