Overview
- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he "always" wants Mohamed Salah to stay, calling him a leader who offers far more than goals.
- Salah scored and assisted in a 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton, taking Liverpool into the fifth round.
- Since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah has started every match and produced two goals and four assists in seven games.
- Questions over Salah’s future persist, with one year left on his current contract and renewed reports of Saudi Pro League interest, including Al-Ittihad.
- Van Dijk also highlighted progress from left-back Milos Kerkez, praising his adaptation and energy after a standout display against Brighton.