What Mo Salah said when asked about his future after helping Liverpool win vs Leicester
Liverpool increased their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points, with a game in hand, after a dominant 3-1 win over Leicester City on Boxing Day.
The Reds received a significant boost before the match, as both Manchester City and Chelsea dropped points earlier—City drawing with Everton and Chelsea losing 2-1 to Fulham at home. This set the stage for Liverpool to strengthen their position, and they made the most of it.
Leicester City took an unexpected early lead at a foggy Anfield, with Jordan Ayew scoring within the first 10 minutes. However, Liverpool quickly regained control, creating several chances and hitting the woodwork twice in the first half.
The equalizer came in stoppage time when Cody Gakpo showcased his brilliance. Receiving the ball on the left, he cut inside a defender and curled a stunning shot into the top-right corner, making it 1-1 at halftime.
Liverpool came out strong in the second half, and it only took four minutes for them to take the lead. Curtis Jones calmly finished from close range after a pass from Alexis Mac Allister, putting the Reds ahead 2-1.
Though Gakpo thought he had scored a third shortly after, a lengthy VAR check disallowed the goal. However, the win was confirmed in the 82nd minute when Mohamed Salah fired a spectacular strike from a tight angle, securing all three points for Liverpool.
Mo Salah continues to impress despite ongoing contract talks.
Salah’s goal capped off another impressive individual performance, bringing his Premier League tally this season to 16 goals and 11 assists in just 17 appearances—an incredible total of 27 goal contributions. Across all competitions, the 32-year-old now has 19 goals and 15 assists in 25 matches (Transfermarkt).
After the match, Salah was again asked about his future. While he has spoken about his contract situation publicly in the past, he chose to remain silent this time. He simply said (quotes via Express): “I wish fans a Happy New Year and I will see them at the next home game.”
There were concerning reports about his future at the club last month, but recent updates indicate that Liverpool is close to finalizing a new two-year deal with him.
Fans are growing increasingly worried about his future, as his contributions this season highlight his continued significance to the team. Liverpool would struggle to replace his level of output, and if they allow him to leave, it could lead to major backlash from supporters.
