What Mo Salah Revealed About His Future After Liverpool’s Triumph Over Leicester”
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a game in hand, following a dominant 3-1 win over Leicester City on Boxing Day.
The Reds received a pre-match boost as both Manchester City and Chelsea dropped points earlier in the day—City were held to a draw by Everton, while Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fulham. This gave Liverpool the ideal chance to tighten their grip at the top, and they delivered in style.
Leicester stunned Anfield early on, with Jordan Ayew scoring inside 10 minutes on a foggy evening. However, Liverpool quickly regained control, creating several chances and hitting the woodwork twice in the first half.
The breakthrough came in first-half stoppage time when Cody Gakpo delivered a moment of magic. Cutting inside from the left, he curled a stunning shot into the top corner to level the score at 1-1 just before the break.
The Reds came out firing in the second half and wasted no time taking the lead. Four minutes in, Curtis Jones coolly finished from close range after a clever assist by Alexis Mac Allister, making it 2-1.
Gakpo appeared to add a third goal, but VAR ruled it out after an extended review. Nonetheless, Mohamed Salah sealed the win in the 82nd minute with a brilliant strike from a tight angle, cementing Liverpool’s victory.
Mo Salah Shines Amid Contract Speculation
Salah’s goal capped another masterclass, bringing his Premier League tally to an extraordinary 16 goals and 11 assists in just 17 matches this season. Across all competitions, the 32-year-old now has 19 goals and 15 assists in 25 games.
Post-match, Salah was questioned about his future but chose to remain coy. Responding via Express, he said, “I wish fans a Happy New Year and I will see them at the next home game.” This marks a shift from his previous willingness to address contract questions.
Recent reports suggest the club is close to agreeing on a new two-year deal, but fans remain on edge. Salah’s immense contributions underline his importance, and the prospect of losing him would spark significant backlash from supporters. Replacing his output would be a monumental challenge for Liverpool.