One of Mohamed Salah’s former Egypt teammates believes the Liverpool forward is “putting more pressure” on the club to resolve his contract situation.
The 32-year-old is enjoying another stellar season on Merseyside, with 16 goals and 13 assists so far, helping the Reds top both the Premier League and Champions League tables.
However, his future at Anfield remains uncertain.
Salah’s current contract expires at the end of the season, and from January, he is free to negotiate with overseas clubs about a potential pre-contract agreement.
This situation leaves Liverpool at risk of losing the iconic forward for nothing.
Salah recently addressed his future after Liverpool’s 3-2 victory at Southampton, making candid remarks that sparked a mixed response.
Speaking to beIN Sports (h/t Team Talk), Egyptian football legend Mohamed Aboutrika believes Salah is letting his performances do the talking, rather than dwelling on the contract issue.
“Regardless of what was said about the contract, he speaks with his feet,” he said.
“I always prefer that football players speak with their feet rather than their tongues. Let others speak for you.
“Your performance and numbers – every time there are new records – speak for you.
“So I think he is putting more pressure on Liverpool’s management and owners to renew his contract.”
“Even on a personal level, he cares about all the details on and off the field,” he added.
“He offers something new every year, so I think it is an exceptional start [this season].
“Salah’s 13 [Premier League] goals brought Liverpool 11 points this season, and without him, I think Liverpool would not have been at the top.”
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