Mohamed Salah shocked the football world when he revealed how disappointing it is not to have been offered a new deal at Liverpool.
The Egyptian forward cast his Liverpool future into further doubt on Sunday when he admitted he was “more out than in” as his contract is set to expire in the summer.
Salah’s statement has sparked reactions from fans and pundits, however, Andy Robertson has insisted that his teammate is “completely focused on football” despite the ongoing drama.
Addressing the situation surrounding Salah, as well as team-mates Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Robertson told TNT Sports: “It’s a tough one.”
Mohamed Salah (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
“Mo, on the pitch, has been phenomenal this season. His numbers speak for themselves. Credit to the three lads, there’s been a lot of noise around them and all they’ve done is focus on football.
“All the players, all the coaches as well, we’re just trying to focus on football.
“If it affected Mo on the pitch, then maybe we’d have to step in and go, ‘Come on Mo’. But he’s so focused on the next game and tomorrow night [against Real Madrid], so are the other two lads, and real credit goes to them, they’re the ultimate professionals.
“As long as he keeps producing on the pitch, then I’ll be more than happy.”
Liverpool take on Real Madrid on Wednesday at Anfield as Arne Slot’s side look to maintain their 100% start to the European campaign.
“It’s a game all big players live for,” Robertson said.
“Mo always, more often than not, shows up in big games and we hope he shows up tomorrow night.
“He’s been in fantastic form in front of goal, he’s been so confident in front of goal, so if that continues, that gives us the best possible chance to be successful.
“He’s our main man, our main goal threat. Big night asks for big players and Mo certainly comes under that category.”
Salah has scored 233 goals in 367 appearances since arriving at Anfield in 2017 and is ranked among the best players in the club history.
