Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler makes bold claim bout Mohamed Salah

Former Liverpool ahead Robbie Fowler believes the membership ought to “money in” on Mohamed Salah if the winger desires to depart this summer time, as per his column in The Mirror.

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Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Salah

Salah is the Premier League’s top scorer this time period with 17 targets, and is on track for his third Golden Boot in 4 seasons.

Nonetheless, he has failed to find the net in every of his final 4 top-flight matches. His downturn in kind has coincided with a horrible run of outcomes for the Reds, who’ve misplaced eight league matches in 2021.

The 28-year-old – who Transfermarkt worth at £108m – was just lately substituted towards Chelsea throughout a 1-0 defeat, and reacted with disappointment at Jurgen Klopp’s choice, shaking his head as he got here off the pitch. 

And Fowler feels that if Salah is discontent with life at Anfield, Liverpool ought to enable him to depart and rebuild their squad in an analogous method to how they strengthened after Philippe Coutinho’s departure to Barcelona in 2018.

“Klopp didn’t need Coutinho as a result of he thought his angle wasn’t proper, and he didn’t need that poison in his camp ultimately.

“So if Salah is really ­sad, if he’s upset he hasn’t been given a brand new contract or no matter, then money in, get as a lot as you possibly can for him and use the cash to make tweaks with the present group,” he stated.

Is Fowler proper? Ought to Liverpool let Salah go if is coronary heart is not utterly in it anymore?

GIVEMESPORT’s Sam Brookes, Joshua Cole, Tom Kelly and Jonathan Gorrie supply their opinions beneath…

Sam Brookes

“Wanting purely on the numbers, it seems that Salah has had one other excellent season. Nonetheless, his marketing campaign has actually tailed off because the flip of the 12 months.

“He has scored in just three of Liverpool’s 12 league fixtures in 2021, and appeared far much less threatening than within the opening weeks of the season.

“Then once more, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane’s statistics have been even worse, which means that Salah’s inventory stays excessive for now.

“A transfer to Barcelona or Actual Madrid has all the time gave the impression to be a chance, and with Salah turning 29 this summer time, the upcoming switch window may very well be the time for Liverpool to get a sizeable charge for his or her attacking ace. His worth is prone to solely lower as soon as he enters his thirties subsequent 12 months.

“Salah has been unbelievable throughout his 4 seasons on Merseyside. Liverpool’s entrance three wants some recent impetus, although, and the timing feels proper to money in.”

Joshua Cole

“Though it’s obvious that Liverpool are in want of a shake-up in the summertime following what has been a disastrous Premier League marketing campaign thus far, promoting Salah is just not the reply to their issues.

“Whereas fellow attackers Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have failed to duplicate the shows that allowed the Reds to saunter to their first top-flight title in 30 years final season, the Egypt worldwide has been one of many solely shining lights at Anfield this 12 months.

“With 28 direct goal contributions to his title in all competitions, Salah has illustrated that when others are struggling, he’s nonetheless able to delivering the products on a constant foundation on the highest degree.

“As a substitute of cashing in on a participant who’s arguably a generational expertise, Liverpool must think about using their monetary power to their benefit by drafting in high quality defensive reinforcements as there isn’t any assure that long-term absentee Virgil van Dijk will have the ability to preserve his health subsequent season.”

Tom Kelly

“It truly is difficult occasions on Merseyside in the mean time. Six straight defeats and the Reds haven’t transformed at Anfield in 297 minutes. Nonetheless, promoting Mo Salah is just not the reply for Liverpool.

“When Jurgen Klopp took the choice to substitute the Egyptian towards Chelsea, it was secure to say the ahead was lower than happy. 

“However for my part, his response towards Chelsea was an excellent factor. He’s a footballer that in the end desires to play soccer.

“Liverpool have had a fully torrid season, the place it looks as if there may be catastrophe ready round each nook. 

“Sooner or later, Liverpool will return to kind and Salah shall be their key driving power in assault.”

Jonathan Gorrie

“Sure, Liverpool ought to money in on Salah, although it might not be potential.

“Given the monetary influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the likes of Actual Madrid and Barcelona look brief on money, whereas Juventus and PSG are tied down to large contracts with their present superstars. Bayern Munich, in the meantime, have one of the vital feared front-lines in Europe as it’s.

“With that in thoughts, it appears not possible that anybody might afford Salah with out him working his contract down. Clearly, that is not a great scenario for anybody concerned given the dimensions of the rebuild Liverpool look to have on their arms, nevertheless it is perhaps the one approach he will get one final huge transfer in his profession.”