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Liverpool are said to be relaxed by an interview Mohamed Salah gave to the Spanish media in which he spoke about his future at the club.
Salah recently gave a rare interview to the Spanish daily AS, which was published on Saturday morning before Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace.
The Egyptian was subsequently named to the bench for the game at Selhurst Park, prompting some people to suggest that Klopp had dropped him over some of his comments.
Salah had said he was “disappointed” not to have been named Liverpool captain for the recent Champions League trip to FC Midtjylland, with the bracelet for Trent Alexander-Arnold, while also adding that the possibility of a new contract was something that was pending. in the hands of the club.
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The forward also described suitors Barcelona and Real Madrid as “top clubs” as the La Liga pair have again been linked to the 28-year-old.
A report from The Athletic claims that Klopp had decided to rest Salah for the Palace game even before the start of Wednesday’s home clash against Tottenham, in which the Egyptian scored Liverpool’s first goal.
On Saturday he left the bench shortly before the appointed time at Selhurst Park and scored two goals to bring his score to 13 in the Premier League, two more than any other player.
After the game, Klopp said “[It was the] first time for a while we had a chance [to change].
“Mo played the last four games in an intense period.
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“Bringing him in for the last half was a good idea, so that’s it. I have nothing to say. [about the AS interview]. All good on my part. “
It is believed that the interview could also be designed to put the ball in Liverpool’s court on a new deal for Salah, who has two and a half years left on his current contract and turned 28 this year.
Klopp and Liverpool officials, which are led by sporting director Michael Edwards, are said to be relaxed on the issue and will broach it when they see fit.
Liverpool are strict in their approach when it comes to handing over new deals, and Dutch midfielder Gini Wijnaldum, 30, seems increasingly likely to walk away with a free transfer when it runs out next year.
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