Jamie Carragher predicts Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after the Al-Ittihad offer
Although not yet, Jamie Carragher has accepted the possibility that Mohamed Salah would leave Liverpool for Saudi Arabia.
Jamie Carragher, a former player for Liverpool, has given his old team a year before deciding to sell Mohamed Salah.
Since his 2017 arrival, the Egyptian has played in 309 matches across all competitions and has scored 188 goals and registered 76 assists, making him the club’s standout performer. Considered in context, his overall goal contributions account for 29.2% of the 902 goals scored under Jurgen Klopp, despite the fact that he was absent for nearly two years of the German’s stay in Merseyside.
For Liverpool supporters, the sheer idea that Saudi Pro League clubs may consider making a bid for Salah, let alone sending delegations to negotiate agreements this summer, is terrifying. But Carragher implies that he would be okay with the star of this Reds team today leaving. At least for next summer, and at a reasonable charge.
Al-Ittihad have a number of obstacles to overcome, and as reported by the ECHO on Tuesday, any offer this week will be quickly rejected. However, the Saudi Arabian transfer window closing tomorrow (Thursday) night – almost a week after England’s – is the only reason concerns about a summer exit persist
“Of course [you can imagine life without Salah] as before you know it, his contract will be up,” Carragher said on talkSPORT. “The season has begun and he will be allowed to embark on a free ride in less than two years.
The majority of Liverpool fans, in my opinion, feel that we should let him go now at the start of a new season with no prospect of replacing him right away because we may only have him for another year.
“And Liverpool’s strong start gives you hope that they will finish in the top four. Would they be able to compete with (Manchester) City the way they have in the past? Above that, there is still a sizable question mark.
It would be difficult to get go of Mo Salah right immediately, but great players come and great players go, and you have to move on. So, Liverpool has a variety of areas they can improve on.
