By Martin Graham | twenty fifth Jan 2025
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has expressed his need to safe one other Premier League title earlier than his time at Anfield involves an finish. Talking forward of Liverpool’s conflict with Ipswich City, Salah highlighted the significance of including yet one more league trophy to the membership’s assortment, notably for the group’s remaining core group of gamers.
Salah’s future at Liverpool stays unsure as he enters the ultimate six months of his contract, with ongoing discussions over an extension. The Egyptian winger has acknowledged the potential of a summer season exit, with robust curiosity from the Saudi Professional League. Nonetheless, his focus is firmly on making a major contribution to Liverpool’s success this season.
“My purpose this yr is to win a trophy, particularly the Premier League,” Salah defined within the matchday programme. “We’ve solely received it as soon as, and I believe we want one other one. Half of the gamers who had been a part of that group have left, however there’s nonetheless a stable core – Virgil, Trent, Alisson, Joe, Robbo, and myself. Earlier than all of us go our separate methods, it’s important to win it once more.”
A legacy of consistency and objectives
Salah additionally took satisfaction in his outstanding consistency, having scored not less than 20 objectives in every of his eight seasons with Liverpool. The winger mirrored on his capability to ship game-changing performances yr after yr, a feat he feels is usually underestimated.
“Reaching that’s one thing I’m actually happy with,” Salah stated. “Being a winger and persistently scoring objectives that affect video games isn’t straightforward. Folks may take it with no consideration when it occurs yearly, but it surely’s extremely difficult.”
He added, “To do that for eight consecutive seasons isn’t regular, and I believe it’s one thing folks will recognize extra sooner or later. Scoring 20 or 30 objectives as a winger for thus a few years is a uncommon achievement, and it’s one thing I’ve labored very laborious for.”
Eyes set on one other triumph
With Liverpool aiming to problem for the Premier League title this season, Salah stays motivated to assist the group succeed. For the 31-year-old ahead, lifting one other league trophy wouldn’t solely cement his legacy but additionally honor the resilience and expertise of the squad’s remaining veterans.
As hypothesis continues to encompass his future, Salah is decided to go away Anfield on a excessive be aware, guaranteeing his contributions resonate lengthy after his departure.
Martin Graham is an MFF sports activities author
