Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has raised concerns about the future of two key players at Anfield. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who have played integral roles in Liverpool’s recent success, are both entering the final year of their contracts with the club. Barnes believes that the uncertainty surrounding their contract situations could see them seeking moves away from Liverpool this summer.
Salah, who has been in sensational form for the Reds since joining from Roma in 2017, has been linked with a number of top clubs across Europe. The Egyptian forward has consistently been one of Liverpool’s top performers and losing him would undoubtedly be a massive blow for the club.
Similarly, van Dijk, who has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world since his move from Southampton in 2018, has been a rock at the heart of Liverpool’s defense. His presence would be sorely missed if he were to depart Anfield.
Barnes has urged Liverpool to tie down both players to new contracts as soon as possible to avoid the risk of losing them for free next summer. He believes that Salah and van Dijk are crucial to Liverpool’s success and losing them would be a major setback for the club.
It remains to be seen whether Salah and van Dijk will commit their futures to Liverpool or seek moves elsewhere. However, one thing is for certain – their departures would leave a big void that would be difficult to fill for Jurgen Klopp and his side.