Mo Salah stops Liverpool by admitting he is open to joining Real Madrid or Barcelona just hours before the big clash at Palace … saying he was ‘disappointed’ that he was not a captain against Midtjylland
- Mohamed Salah has starred at Liverpool under boss Jurgen Klopp
- The Egyptian has scored 108 goals for the club since joining from Roma
- He has also won the Champions League title and Premier League last season
- But the 28-year-old failed to move out to Real Madrid or Barcelona in the future
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has inflicted some dramatic blows around the club after refusing to send out moves to Real Madrid or Barcelona in the future.
The 28-year-old Egyptian has starred at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp since joining Roma in 2017, scoring 108 goals in 172 appearances for the club on its way to bidding for Champions League and Premier League titles.
These achievements have seen him linked to the Spanish giants, but he was asked by Spanish vendors AS if he would rule out a move to LaLiga in the future, which Chelsea had previously failed to do.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has ruled out a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona
The 28-year-old Egyptian has starred at Anfield under German leader Jurgen Klopp
‘I think Madrid and Barcelona are two main clubs,’ he said.
‘Who knows what the future holds, but for now I’m aiming to win the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool again.’
When pressed later, Salah admitted that everything was in Liverpool ‘s hands, saying:’ That is a difficult question, but for now I can say that everything in the hands of the club.
Salah has attracted the interest of Real Madrid and Barcelona and has failed to turn down a transfer
‘Of course I want to break records here and, I will again, the whole club records, but everything is in the hands of the club. ‘
The Egyptian international also admitted it was a huge disappointment not to get the captain ‘s armament for the Champions League final group game against Midtjylland earlier this month.
Klopp put out an inexperienced side in the 1-1 draw in Denmark with the Reds already in the last 16 of the tournament, but Salah was one of the few rulers who made a figure from the start.
The Egyptian opened the scoring in the first minute but did so in a side led by 22-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold, who decided Salah admitted he was bothered by just one. now he must accept it.
Salah also expressed disappointment that he was not a captain on the side against Midtjylland
Salah scored the opening goal in Denmark but was captain Trent Alexander-Arnold (right)
‘Honestly, I was very disappointed,’ he said.
‘I was hoping to be a captain, but it’s a coaching decision. I accept it. ‘
Salah has decided to score 11 top Premier League goals for the mainstream champions in 2020-21, and 14 across all competitions.
Those normal numbers come after Salah – who signed a five-year expansion with a big boost with Anfield side in July 2018 – finished fifth in the race for the Golden Boot last season in Liverpool’s victorious league campaign with 19 goals.
However, he won the award in 2017-18 after scoring 32 high-scoring goals and also shared the award with team-mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang next season, who fill 22 all.
Salah beat Tottenham in their win over second-placed Jose Mourinho’s men
Meanwhile, this season Liverpool are currently at the top of the table in their quest to win a second consecutive Premier League title.
Their lead over second-placed Tottenham is currently at three points after 13 games after a 2-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s men in midweek.
But Salah, who faces Crystal Palace in front on Saturday 12:30 pm, wanted to say there is too much of the season left to celebrate his team options for the crown again.
‘I think it’s a little early to say that [Liverpool are title favourites], but yes, we do very well just like other teams. I hope we have the best chance of winning. ‘
But Salah admitted it was too early to pinpoint Liverpool’s options for the title again
