Liverpool given new Mohamed Salah transfer verdict amid Antoine Semenyo stance
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EXCLUSIVE: Emile Heskey has had his say on Liverpool's current state including the situation involving Mohamed Salah and transfer links with Bournemouth star Antoine SemenyoFormer Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Mohamed Salah still has a future at Anfield. In an exclusive interview with the Echo, the ex-England striker belives his old side club side have dealt with the situation well.He said: "It's always going to be a difficult situation when you're best players comes out and makes a a statement and you're kind of firefighting after that."I feel like they've dealt with it well.
Learn moreVarious PricesKitbagShop the sale hereKitbag has slashed the price of Liverpool kits and merch with up to 50% off select items."There's a situation now that you have to really articulate yourself in the best manner you possibly can to let him know, understanding why you're going about it."He is not a young player, so in essence, young players don't really need that sitting down and explaining as much. He's a record assister, he's got everything so he deserves a certain amount of attention and if you haven't done that, then I wouldn't say you're to blame, but you should know better and Mo Salah's in that situation, he deserves better."In saying that he is not susceptible to being dropped or being put on the bench or even being put on the stand.
He was told 'you're no longer wanted and go and find another club'."I worked my way way back in, so there's that and I know this is a different kettle of fishe but there's always a way back in, especially with players like that."First and foremost you need to sit down with each other, all parties need to sit down and be honest, just discuss where it went wrong, so I think that's the key thing right now."The Reds have been one of several big clubs linked with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo - a player Heskey thinks would fit in well at Liverpool."I think Semenyo would fit in any top four club, to be honest with you," he said. He's shown that he can hit on the counterattack as well, so I think he could definitely work within Liverpool, but again, he'd work within the top four, top five clubs, to be honest."Heskey is helping to front a groundbreaking football safety app to tackle online and matchday abuse with real-time reporting.He insists the majority of football fans will welcome the platform.