US EditionVirgil Van Dijk Tells Mohamed Salah to Stay at Liverpool but Admits Uncertainty over His Future
Van Dijk values Salah as a key leader and remains hopeful despite Saudi interest and uncertain future after an interview and upcoming African Cup of Nations departure.
- On Dec 14, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk stressed Mohamed Salah's importance after the 2-0 win at Anfield and said, `Of course I've told him I want him to stay`.
- Mohamed Salah's post-match interview sparked the backlash after he accused the club of being `thrown under the bus` following the 3-3 draw at Leeds United, leading to his omission from the Champions League trip to Inter Milan before Arne Slot's Friday talks reinstated him.
- Returning as a substitute, Salah replaced Joe Gomez in the 26th minute and provided an assist for Hugo Ekitike's second goal, though he has not started Liverpool's last five matches amid Saudi Pro-League interest.
- As Salah departs for AFCON, club and player discussions are expected to continue while Van Dijk vows to stay in contact during the Africa Cup of Nations until January 18.
- Amid outside pressure, Van Dijk praised Liverpool manager Arne Slot's handling of the `very tricky situation` and highlighted the Liverpool squad's unity and forward momentum.
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