Mohamed Salah of Liverpool. (Picture by Alex Pantling/Getty Photos)
Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott have responded to questions posed to them on their futures – delivering attention-grabbing solutions.
After the Reds’ 2-1 win over Lille within the Champions League, each males have been quizzed by reporters about their futures.
Elliott has been linked with a transfer away in the summertime, with Newcastle beforehand linked. When requested if he might see himself go away, the teenager replied by way of TNT Sports activities: “It’s fairly clear… I’m not leaving. “That is my group, that is my membership!”
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In the meantime, Salah, who’s out of contract in June and linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia, was a bit extra coy than his team-mate. After his fiftieth European aim for the Merseyside membership, he was requested if he might ship one other 50. He replied: “I’m not certain about that however I’ll give it my greatest.”
He additionally mentioned: “Hopefully I’m not the final one. I wasn’t centered on the file earlier than the sport. It’s one thing I’m very comfortable and pleased with, particularly as a result of we gained the sport, that’s an important factor.
“Lille had a very good sport plan, they have been unbeaten for 21 video games and have been a tricky group. They confirmed that within the first half and second half, so I’ll give them credit score, however I’m glad we managed to win.”
Liverpool proceed Champions League dominance
Harvey Elliott has affirmed his dedication to stick with Liverpool. (Picture by Julian Finney/Getty Photos)
The Reds’ victory over Lille at Anfield strengthened their maintain on first place within the Champions League group stage. It’s also their seventh consecutive win within the competitors.
Salah opened the scoring within the first half to Arne Slot’s aspect the benefit. Nevertheless, Lille managed a to search out an equaliser by Jonathan David shortly after being diminished to 10 males following Aissa Mandi’s purple card. However decisive second got here when Harvey Elliott’s deflected shot secured the win for Liverpool.
Barcelona’s thrilling 5-4 win towards Benfica means Liverpool nonetheless want a single level to ensure prime spot. Nevertheless, with a powerful 21 factors from seven matches, no group can surpass their tally.
Liverpool can now head into their remaining sport towards PSV realizing a draw will suffice to progress.