Mo Salah Expected to Stay at Liverpool for at Least Another Year
There has been a lot of speculation about Mo Salah’s future at Liverpool since Jurgen Klopp announced his departure. Many fans assumed that Salah would follow suit and leave the club as well. However, recent reports suggest that Liverpool’s current expectation is that Salah will stay for at least another year.
According to Paul Joyce of The Times, new sporting director Richard Hughes will lead talks on a fresh deal for Salah before his contract expires in 2025. This move makes sense for Liverpool as they aim to avoid losing Salah on a free transfer. If they were to sell him this summer, they could potentially raise over £100 million from a move to Saudi Arabia.
Despite being 31 years old, Salah is still in top physical condition. However, his form has been poor since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations with an injury. Hopefully, a good post-season break can help refresh him and bring back his top form.
Positive News on Andy Robertson’s Fitness
In other news, there is some positive news on Andy Robertson’s fitness. Despite limping out of the recent match against West Ham, Robertson is fit and did not require scans, according to reports from The Mail. This comes as a relief for Liverpool fans, as injuries have plagued the team throughout the season.
Updates on Liverpool’s Coaching Staff
There have also been updates on Liverpool’s coaching staff. Fabrizio Romano reported that Liverpool “have signed all documents” for Arne Slot to become the new head coach. A statement from Feyenoord, Slot’s current club, is expected this week. It seems that Liverpool is making progress in securing their new coaching staff for the upcoming season.
Interesting Developments Elsewhere
Moving on to other football news, the Premier League has agreed in principle to a spending cap limited to five times the TV earnings of the bottom club. This decision has raised questions, as Manchester City, Manchester United, and Aston Villa all voted against it, while Chelsea abstained. It remains to be seen how this spending cap will impact the league and the clubs involved.
In women’s football, the cumulative attendance for both the Women’s Super League and the Women’s Championship has surpassed one million for the 2023-24 season. This is a significant milestone, breaking the previous WSL record set in March. It’s an encouraging sign of the growing popularity and support for women’s football.
Liverpool Women’s Exclusive Chat and Match of the Night
On the topic of Liverpool Women, there is an exclusive chat with Matt Beard and Gemma Bonner ahead of their big game against Chelsea on Wednesday. The match will take place at Prenton Park, and Bonner is about to make a club-record 150th appearance for Liverpool Women.
As for the match of the night, Preston will take on Leicester at 8pm on Sky Sports Football. Preston features several former Liverpool players, including Ben Woodburn, Liam Millar, and Layton Stewart. Alternatively, Barcelona will be playing Valencia at the same time on La Liga TV.
Overall, it has been a busy day of Liverpool news, with updates on Mo Salah’s future, Andy Robertson’s fitness, Liverpool’s coaching staff, and other interesting developments in football. There is a lot to look forward to and discuss as the season comes to a close and preparations begin for the next one.