Liverpool can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League when they take on Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.Jurgen Klopp’s men are currently two points clear at the top of the table ahead of champions Manchester City and a win over the Cherries would take them five points clear.
Liverpool are currently without striker Mohamed Salah, who is playing for Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations, and Klopp watched in horror as the star was ruled out with an injury against Ghana on Thursday.Salah will now be sidelined for Egypt’s next two league games, but Klopp will hope he is fully fit by the time he returns to Anfield.
However, Liverpool will likely have to fight again to keep hold of the Egyptian this summer.Salah, 31, attracted interest from clubs in the Saudi Arabian Professional League last summer and 90 Minutes claim he could return this summer. Salah has established himself as one of the best players in the world since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017.
Heplayed in 332 games for Liverpool in all competitions, scoring 204 goals and providing 88 assists. During his time on Merseyside, Salah won seven trophies, including the Champions League and the Premier League.The report claims the Saudi side will make another move for the player this summer, with Al Ittihad rejecting a £150m bid for the player last year.
Salah attracted significant interest from Al Ittihad towards the end of last summer’s transfer window, but Liverpool stood firm and rejected their interest.However, the player has entered the final 18 months of his current deal, so Liverpool could consider signing the Egyptian this year.
