Former Senegalese striker El-Hadji Diouf has revealed that Mohamed Salah is Egypt's favourites for this year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON). In an exclusive interview with Goal, Diouf said that tournament hosts Egypt are the team to beat before adding that his native, Senegal are also in the mix for the 2019 AFCON title. El-Hadji Diouf was often controversial during his time on the pitch for both his clubs and the Senegalese national team. Diouf was part of the Senegal team that reached the 2002 AFCON before playing a major role in the … [Read more...]
Salah Unfazed By Eight-Game Goal Drought
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that neither him or star player Mohamed Salah is bothered by his scoreless run in front of goal. In his latest interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, Klopp told reporters that the Egyptian international player is not worried about his goal drought. Salah has not scored for the Reds in the last eight games in all competitions but that has not stopped Liverpool from chasing down major honours in both the Premier League and the Champions League. They will face Portuguese champions FC Porto … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Made Top Transfer Priority At Real Madrid
Liverpool fans have to worry about the prospect of losing one of their star forwards following the news that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are lurking around the corner and are ready to pounce on him. Reports coming out of Spain claim that Real Madrid want to sign in-form Liverpool player Sadio Mane this summer and that they have made him their top transfer priority. Senegalese international star Mane is one-third of the famed Liverpool front trio with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino make up the deadly front trio at Liverpool. This … [Read more...]
Reason Behind Salah Goal Drought Revealed
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah is going through his longest goal drought since he joined the Reds at the start of last season. The Egyptian international has not found the back of the net for Liverpool since the 3-0 win over South Coast club Bournemouth in their Premier League clash at Anfield in February. Liverpool took a 2-0 lead at the halftime interval with goals from Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnladum before Salah wrapped up the convincing win for the Reds. Salah has gone seven games without a goal since the Bournemouth … [Read more...]
Salah Backed To Return To Scoring Form
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will soon rediscover his killer instincts in front of goals according to teammate Virgil Van Dijk. Dutch international Van Dijk told reporters in his latest interview via Goal that Mohamed Salah will return to his best and that other teams would be delighted to have a quality player like the Egyptian international in their ranks. Salah failed to hit the target for the fifth league game in a row during the weekend’s win over Fulham. He has scored just three goals in his 11 games for Liverpool in all … [Read more...]
Dutch Midfielder Unfazed By Contract Situation At Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is not losing sleep over his contractual situation at the club. The Dutch international star spoke to the Liverpool Echo about his Liverpool contract as he pointed out that his focus is on his performances on the field rather than off it. Liverpool have given several players new contracts in the past few weeks but Georginio Wijnaldum is yet to sit down with the club over a contract extension. Players like Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah have … [Read more...]
Liverpool Duo Named On Team Of The Week
The Liverpool duo of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have been named on Team of the week for Matchweek 30 games in the Premier League. The two forwards were in very good form as Liverpool saw off Burnley to move back to within one point of league leaders and title rivals Manchester City. The Premier League champions had gone four points clear on Saturday evening following their controversial 3-1 win over Watford at home courtesy a treble from Raheem Sterling who also made the team of the week as compiled by popular media platform Goal. Mane … [Read more...]
Chelsea Player Eyed As Replacement For £50m Liverpool Target
German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig have identified Chelsea player Tammy Abraham as the man to replace wantaway striker Timo Werner. RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner might not be at the club next season following the intense transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the club. The £50m-rated German international player has been in superb form for RB Leipzig netting 14 goals in 25 games in all competitions for the Europa League campaigners this term. The 23-year-old has scored 11 goals and also provided two assists in 21 games for RB … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Backs Salah, Firmino To Return To Scoring Form
Liverpool star Sadio Mane is certain that strike partners Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino will soon return to form in front of goal. Both Salah and Firmino have been heavily criticized for their barrenness in front of goal. Egyptian international Mohamed Salah was scrutinized the more following the chances he missed as Liverpool were forced to a goalless draw at the home of Merseyside rivals Everton. Salah fluffed his lines on a lot of decent opportunities against the Toffees and it came back to haunt him and Liverpool who lost their spot … [Read more...]
Klopp Laughs Off Salah Goal Struggles
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed suggestions that star player Mohamed Salah is struggling for confidence in front of goal. In his post-match thoughts with Sky Sports after the Premier League away clash with Merseyside rivals Everton on Sunday evening, Klopp defender his player before adding that the Egyptian international star could have scored two or three goals against the Toffees. Klopp and Liverpool were held to a goalless draw in their league game at Everton with Mohamed Salah missing the best chances created by the … [Read more...]
Mohamed Salah Picks Premier League Title Over Individual Accolade
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has revealed that his preference is to win the Premier League title ahead of any individual accolade. Salah said this while he was fielding questions from Sky Sports reporters ahead of the crucial Premier League clash at home to in-form Watford. The Hornets warmed up for their visit to Anfield with a thumping win over Cardiff City. Watford scored five goals away from home for the first time in the Premier League as they thrashed Welsh side Cardiff City 5-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday evening. … [Read more...]