Steven Gerrard says there’s one Liverpool player who needs to step up after Mo Salah’s comments
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Mohamed Salah’s interview certainly caused a big storm, but it is still not over just yet.The Reds have handled themselves immaculately since Salah decided to throw them under the bus, with his comments far from acceptable, especially based on how their season is going as a whole.Getting the win against Inter Milan has definitely strengthened Arne Slot’s position in this standoff, with this result proof that they can cope without Salah in the side.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Steven Gerrard, however, thinks one player still needs to get involved, with this being the only way it will be dealt with fast.Steven Gerrard says Virgil van Dijk needs to step in and speak to Mohamed SalahAs the captain, Virgil van Dijk is involved in this situation whether he likes it or not, it being his job to keep the harmony in the squad.He admitted after Liverpool’s win that he has not yet spoken to Salah about the situation, and now Gerrard says this is something he must do and lead by example.“He’s obviously really upset that he’s not playing, which I respect.
He wants to help the team, which I respect. “I did the Salah statement against United in 30 seconds and got sent off, so no one is perfect, we’ve all had head losses as players and done emotional things.“And I know in time when this all calms, Mo will go ‘ah, I shouldn’t have said that’.“But at the end of the day, Liverpool Football Club need Mo Salah, back playing well, back scoring goals because he is the best player, the best scorer and he will help them get out of this.Liverpool have handled the Mohamed Salah situation very well so far What do you make of Andy Robertson’s comments on Mohamed Salah’s future?
Could he really go? 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Van Dijk speaking to Salah seems to be the last logical step before a resolution is found, with everything up until this point being handled perfectly.Slot and Alisson handled the press conference very well, as well as Andy Robertson in the post-match interview, with it sounding like everyone is on the same wavelength.The Dutchman is still clearly respected among most of the group, with Salah’s outburst seen very much as a one-off.They now have just over three days to prepare for their next game and Salah’s last before AFCON, but if he does not own up to his mistakes, it could be his last-ever match for Liverpool.