Reds Star Shines Bright Amid Premier League Dominance, Says Roy Keane
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is turning uncertainty into triumph, channeling his expiring contract into a dazzling season that’s propelling the Reds toward Premier League glory. That’s the view of former Manchester United captain Roy Keane, who believes the Egyptian striker’s brilliant form—25 goals and 16 assists so far—stems from his drive to secure a lucrative future deal.
On Sunday, Salah underscored his importance to Liverpool with a goal and an assist in a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The win solidified the Reds’ 11-point lead at the top of the table, leaving second-placed Arsenal reeling from injuries and cementing Liverpool’s status as title favorites. For fans, it felt like a defining moment—one of the last big obstacles in their path to the crown.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane suggested that Salah’s contract situation, set to end this summer, has lit a fire under the 32-year-old. “What might have helped him is that his contract was up,” Keane said. “Sometimes you find a bit of motivation from that. He’s thinking, ‘I’m playing for a better deal, maybe abroad.’ Some say it’s a distraction, but he’s used it in a really positive way.”
Salah’s numbers this season are jaw-dropping—he leads the league in both goals and assists, a rare feat that marks him as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats. Off the pitch, though, he’s kept things quiet. After hinting in interviews that a new deal with Liverpool was far from certain, he’s avoided the topic for nearly a month. His focus, it seems, is on the game—and it’s paying off.
Keane praised Salah’s mindset, noting how he’s turned potential pressure into a personal boost. “Contract situations can get a player down, affect their pride or ego,” Keane said. “But he’s used it as energy. It’s almost motivated him more.”
Rumors have swirled about Salah’s next move, with reports claiming he’s “99% agreed” to join the Saudi Pro League in the summer. Al-Hilal, in particular, has been tipped as his likely destination, eager to replace Neymar after the Brazilian star returned to Santos in January. For now, though, Salah’s future remains uncertain—but his present is undeniably electric.
As Liverpool march toward what could be their second Premier League title in six years, Salah’s blend of skill and resolve has fans dreaming big. Whether he stays or goes, the Reds’ star man is leaving everything on the pitch—and writing his name into the history books along the way.
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