"He can do so many things others can't do" - Pundit urges Liverpool to keep Mo Salah at club after recent Newcastle draw

Micah Richards has urged Liverpool to prioritize tying down Mohamed Salah to a new deal, following the Egyptian forward’s dazzling performance in their 3-3 draw against Newcastle United. Salah scored twice (68', 83') and assisted the Reds' third, showcasing his knack for rising to the occasion.

After the match, Richards emphasized the unique brilliance Salah brings to Liverpool while stressing the importance of securing his future. The Egyptian forward's contract is set to expire at the end of the ongoing season and there has been no breakthrough in talks yet.

Here's what Richards said while speaking on Match of the Day (via Tribal Football):

"He can do things others can’t. We keep talking about him—he is unbelievable. He doesn’t even play well for 60 minutes, but he’s world-class."

"We talk about his contract: is he staying, or is he going? They must keep him because he can do so many things others can’t. He doesn’t have to be at the top of his game—not many people can score goals like that. Mo Salah is immense."

Salah’s contribution at St. James’ Park was yet another reminder of his enduring class. He assisted Curtis Jones for Liverpool’s opener (50') before netting two brilliant second-half goals to temporarily give his side the lead.

With his brace, Salah brought his Premier League tally to 13 goals in 14 matches and trumped Erling Haaland to become the league’s top scorer.

The Egyptian’s current scoring streak of seven consecutive Premier League matches places him in the company of legends like Jamie Vardy and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Both players achieved two separate streaks of seven or more consecutive games with a goal.

Salah added another feather to his cap by breaking Wayne Rooney’s record for most Premier League games with both a goal and an assist, achieving the feat for the 37th time in his career.

Since his arrival from Roma in 2017, Salah has cemented his place as one of Liverpool’s all-time greats. His 325 goals and assists in 370 appearances speak volumes about his impact, as does his status as Liverpool’s all-time leading Premier League scorer with 168 goals.

Across all clubs, his 170 Premier League goals put him just five behind Arsenal legend Thierry Henry on the competition’s all-time chart. Additionally, Salah’s 77 Premier League assists for Liverpool are second only to Steven Gerrard’s 92.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot hopeful of Mo Salah staying at the club next summer

Reds' manager Arne Slot echoed Richards’ sentiments, hailing Salah’s performance and expressing hope that the forward will remain at the club beyond this season.

The Dutch tactician told Amazon Prime:

"Every time we need Mo Salah, he scores a goal. We are hoping and expecting he can continue this for a long time. He was outstanding in the second half, doing many special things for us."

Despite his extraordinary contributions, Salah’s future at Anfield remains uncertain. He has voiced disappointment over the clubs' failure to offer him a new deal, and with less than seven months remaining on his current contract, the clock is ticking for the club to reach an agreement.

Last month, Mohamed Salah sparked controversy when he told reporters that he had yet to receive a contract extension offer from the Merseyside club. He admitted that he felt "more out than in" regarding his future at the club.

Salah's candid remarks caused a stir among fans and pundits alike, with Reds legend Jamie Carragher criticizing the timing of Salah’s comments.

Carragher labeled the forward as "selfish" for discussing contract uncertainties just before crucial fixtures against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Manchester City in the Premier League.