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Jurgen Klopp has downplayed speculation linking Mohamed Salah to a departure from Liverpool.
Salah expressed his admiration for Real Madrid and Barcelona in an interview with Madrid newspaper AS last weekend, fueling debate about his long-term future at Anfield.
The 28-year-old forward, who has two and a half years left to fulfill his contract, he has scored 13 goals in 13 Premier League games so far this season.
“We never speak [about contracts]”Klopp said.
“Mo is in a good mood and in the moment, fit and that’s the most important thing. You would have seen him laugh a lot.” [today]. It’s good that you write about the rest, but internally, nothing really [to say]. “
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions and, following a 7-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday, hold a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
The Reds are the best at Christmas for the third season in a row, but despite that record, Klopp is aware that his team must uphold its high standards with games against West Brom, Newcastle and Southampton in nine days.
“It’s the best position you can be in right now,” Klopp said.
“Two years ago, when we didn’t win the league after being first, it wasn’t a lack of concentration, it was just the quality of the opponent. This quality is still there.”
New West Brom boss Sam Allardyce was the last visiting Premier League coach to win at Anfield, having won 2-1 with his Crystal Palace team in April 2017, and Klopp awaits a severe examination of the Baggies in trouble, live on Sky Sports.
Klopp said: “Of course it’s complicated. We looked at it this morning and it’s a mix from Everton when Sam was there. [based] in his last game [at Everton] and his first game against Aston Villa. What I hope is a tough opponent.
“It was always tough against Sam Allardyce’s teams. They are well organized, don’t make a big fuss over possession and in your situation, they will go for a proper fight.
“Sam is a specialist in organizing teams for these types of fights. We expect a difficult game.”
Klopp is hopeful that midfielder duo James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri will return from injury against West Brom, but Thiago Alcantara is not ready to participate.
Thiago last played for Liverpool on October 17 when he suffered an injury during the Merseyside derby draw at Goodison Park.
“Thiago took his first steps towards team training,” Klopp added. “He does not participate in the entire session but he takes good steps.
“After, unfortunately, a long time away, we cannot and will not rush. The other guys are closer [to a return]. Shaq trained, really well.
“Millie, full session yesterday, a little adapted today. We still have two days of training left until we have to make decisions. It looks good.
“Thiago will not be involved. He has to go back to full training first, but I hope he’s not too far away.”
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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