Mohamed Salah instructed Sky Sports activities he’s nonetheless “far away” from agreeing a brand new contract with Liverpool after his player-of-the-match show of their 5-0 thrashing of West Ham.
Salah continued his excellent marketing campaign by scoring one aim and organising two others on the London Stadium as Arne Slot’s aspect moved eight factors clear on the high of the Premier League.
Salah is now high amongst Premier League gamers for each objectives and assists this season, with 17 and 13 respectively, however his future stays unsure as he enters the ultimate six months of his contract.
Requested if he was any nearer to sharing a constructive replace on a brand new deal, Salah instructed Sky Sports activities: “We’re far-off from that.
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Highlights from the Premier League conflict between West Ham and Liverpool
“I do not wish to put one thing within the media and folks begin saying stuff, however nothing actually has moved on.
“Now I am focused on the team and hopefully we win the Premier League.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk’s contracts are additionally set to run out in the summertime however Salah’s gorgeous performances this season make his future the largest supply of concern to supporters.
Sunday’s recreation was the eighth this season through which he has each scored and assisted, which is already essentially the most by any participant in a single Premier League marketing campaign.
He has additionally reached 30 aim involvements in solely 18 Premier League video games – the fewest by any participant within the historical past of the competitors.
Mohamed Salah has scored 20 objectives in all competitions for Liverpool this season
“I am just trying to enjoy the game,” he added when requested about his continued enchancment.
“I was a bit disappointed with some of the shots I missed today but I came here for the result. I am always hungry for more. Hopefully next time I will score more but the most important is that the team won.
“The one factor in my thoughts is that I need Liverpool to win the league and I wish to be a part of it. I’ll do my finest to win the trophy.
“We are in the right direction but there are other teams trying to catch up with us. We just need to stay humble and go again.”
