AMID WILD SPECULATION, MO SALAH’S LIVERPOOL FUTURE BECOMES CRYSTAL CLEAR
Former Al-Ahly director denies rumours of a move for Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool star faces criticism from Wayne Rooney over his form and body language amid the club's poor run of results in the 2025/26 season.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool - Liverpool FC via Getty Images file
The former director of football for Al-Ahly has denied rumours that the Egyptian team is attempting to acquire Mohamed Salah. The forward's 29 goals and 18 assists for Liverpool last season raised expectations for him going into the current Premier League campaign.
But despite the Reds' poor run, the 33-year-old has had a difficult start to 2025–26, registering just three goals and two assists in nine appearances. After suffering four straight league losses against Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Brentford, the team is presently ranked eighth in the English top flight.
Salah has recently been linked to a move to Al-Ahly, even though he only signed a contract extension with the team in April that would keep him on Merseyside until 2027. Sayed Abdel Hafeez, however, has affirmed that the Egyptian champions have not made a formal approach.
"Mohamed Salah is a huge star and has accomplished things that are hard for any player in the Arab world to do," he stated, according to Sport Witness. He is concentrating on his career.
It is a media attempt to associate Salah with Al-Ahly, even though he is a player who has honoured Egyptian football and all Arabs. Let us have a realistic conversation. A few months ago, Salah extended his contract with Liverpool.
"At Al-Ahly, no official has discussed this issue. Only the media reported on this issue. We will concentrate on the team's top priorities. I hope Salah has success.
In light of Wayne Rooney's criticism of the forward and team captain, Virgil van Dijk, Salah has been partly held accountable for Liverpool's recent poor performances. After the team's 3-2 loss to Brentford, he made the following statement on the BBC's Wayne Rooney podcast: "This can happen to teams and it can get them and it can creep up and then all of a sudden you are like 'where did that come from?'"
"I am sure you are sitting here thinking that nobody anticipated this three or four weeks ago. They are struggling to find a way out of it after it struck them hard and quickly.
The team leaders and manager must act swiftly at this point. I am not entirely sure. Despite their big contracts and other commitments, I do not believe Van Dijk and Salah have actually led that squad this year.
Rooney responded, "Just performances and body language," when asked why he thought that. Body language, in my opinion, conveys a lot. I believe that the two of them are displaying slightly distinct body language. Since they are the two best players on that team, everyone else is impacted if they exhibit poor body language.
"I do not know what causes Liverpool to be in such a horrible spot right now. You do not know how to escape it since it is so hard.
"You immediately think, 'here we go again,' after giving up a goal. It is really difficult to escape. Simplifying things for both the management and the individual player is the best course of action. Make the performances as simple as possible. Although it is not so simple, you usually win the game if you have better players.
Despite playing with a far from full-strength side, Crystal Palace eliminated Liverpool from the Carabao Cup in the fourth round on Wednesday night, causing them even more suffering. Yeremy Pino ended the game two minutes before the final whistle after Ismaila Sarr scored two goals for the Eagles before halftime.
GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE
Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.
Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images
Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.
However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.
Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.
Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.
HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER
Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.
Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO
Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.
However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.
It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.
Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.
According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.
"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.
The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.
Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.
After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.