Mohamed Salah in motion for Liverpool vs Tottenham (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photographs)
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren says he believes his previous teammate and buddy Mohamed Salah is near leaving Anfield.
The ex-Croatia worldwide says he and Salah are nonetheless in contact, and his impression is that the Reds ahead is extra prone to go away than to remain at this level.
Salah has been a world class performer for Liverpool for a few years now, and is certain to go down as a membership legend, however he’s nearing the tip of his contract and there nonetheless doesn’t appear to be any signal of an imminent settlement over a brand new deal.
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It appears Lovren shouldn’t be too optimistic about Salah staying, although he additionally says he hopes he’s fallacious.
Liverpool followers will little question be hoping that too, as it will certainly be near unimaginable to switch such a world class expertise.
Dejan Lovren speaks out on Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future
“I believe he’s near leaving. Proper now I believe he’s nearer to leaving than staying,” Lovren instructed WinWin, as quoted by the Metro.
“That’s what I do know, that’s my feeling. I clearly hope that the scenario modifications.”
He added: “We’re nonetheless in contact. We speak from time to time, sure. I’ve to watch out what I say now, as a result of I do know plenty of issues.
“Actually, I don’t know the precise numbers, however no matter he’s asking for, I believe he deserves it. It’s easy, this man is doing his job on the pitch.
“I can speak in additional element. Salah believes that there are issues lacking from the membership facet, and I hope they’ll be resolved quickly. However the present actuality is that he’s nearer to leaving than staying.
“Everybody needs him to remain, and I personally need him to remain. I referred to as him at some point and mentioned: ‘Mo, you must take into consideration your self. Have a look at all the things you’ve given this membership and what you possibly can nonetheless give’.’
“Ultimately, I got here to the conclusion that the membership doesn’t respect him sufficient, or at the least not as a lot as they suppose they deserve, however that’s one other facet of the story, it’s all about what goes on behind the scenes.”
