Former Liverpool and England shot stopper David James advised the Reds to sell Mohamed Salah right now as their game is better without the Egyptian king.
Salah scored 31 goals and provided 6 assists in 51 appearances across all competitions with the Reds.
He has been deservedly named Liverpool’s player of the season by the fans. However, the 28-year-old winger has been linked with a departure from Anfield months ago despite having two years left on his contract.
Jurgen Klopp has always said he is confident Mo Salah will stay, but as months are going without a response to club’s proposal of a contract extension, Salah should go according to James.
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“In my eyes and I’ve said this many times, he might be second in the Golden Boot running, but I think Liverpool play better without Salah,” James told Stadium Astro.
“And the opportunity for Liverpool to maybe cash in on Salah, Jota naturally fits into that front three, Firmino gets more freedom arguably and then Liverpool have a new dynamic up front rather than what seems to be a reliance on Salah’s goals.”
“This is not about Mo Salah not being a good player. His goal record speaks for itself. Similar statistics to someone like (Sergio) Aguero where Pep Guardiola can look at Man City and not need Aguero.
“I think Jurgen Klopp and the way he has developed this side, Salah has become more of a focal point than that front three from seasons before.”
“I think Liverpool’s fluidity is compromised by Salah, even though he’s going to score. That’s because Liverpool have got such a good side, they can give someone the ball to score.
“Tottenham’s another one, top goal scorers tend to not win leagues. I think they could cash in on him and produce a stronger team,” he added.