Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah concern grows as ‘difficult’ transfer admission made

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A closer look at some Liverpool headlines as a Mohamed Salah issue emerges and a Reds star addresses speculation over his future at the clubLiverpool will be eager to return to action as the end of the international break nears. The Reds signed off with their disappointing defeat to Manchester City before the latest pause to the league season.The break will have given manager Arne Slot time to consider how to stop his side's recent slump.

Despite defeating Real Madrid in the Champions League earlier this month, Liverpool have won just one of their last six league games.A home game against Nottingham Forest is next up for Slot’s side, who will want to rediscover their league-winning form from last season quickly. Addressing the issue, Egypt’s technical director Ibrahim Hassan told winwin.com : "We are still in contact with Liverpool and Manchester City (over Omar Marmoush) at the moment for this matter."If Salah does miss the Brighton match, he could be absent for up to nine Liverpool games, should Egypt reach the AFCON final on January 18.

Meanwhile, it was confirmed ahead of Egypt’s friendly with Cape Verde on Monday that the Liverpool star would be rested.Ibrahima Konate admissionIbrahima Konate has admitted that speculation over his future has impacted how he is perceived by some Liverpool fans. The centre-back arrived from RB Leipzig in 2021 and has won the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup during his time at Anfield.However, the 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Real Madrid as he nears the end of his contract, a switch that would see him reunite with former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.