Mohamed Salah made an immediate return to Liverpool’s starting lineup for Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby, despite being dropped to the bench for the weekend win at Fulham. The Egyptian forward has faced questions over his future in recent days, with speculation linking him to a move away from Anfield this summer. A lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia is reportedly on the table, and some have questioned whether it’s time for the Reds to cash in on the 31-year-old, especially as his form has dipped slightly in recent weeks. However, manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed concerns over Salah’s recent performances, stating that he is “not concerned” by his form. The German coach knows that his team cannot afford to slip up in their pursuit of Arsenal at the top of the table, and he has recalled Salah to his strongest possible starting eleven for the derby clash against Everton. Salah has been in impressive form this season, scoring 24 goals and providing 12 assists in 39 games in all competitions. He remains Liverpool’s most consistent performer and their most dangerous attacking threat. Klopp has opted for a familiar lineup against Everton, with Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk partnering at the back, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson at full-back, and a midfield three of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominic Szoboszlai, and Curtis Jones. Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz complete the attack in the absence of Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo. With Liverpool needing a win to keep pace with Arsenal, Klopp has turned to his most trusted players, including Salah, who remains the team’s talisman and most important attacking outlet.
Salah Back in Liverpool Starting XI for Merseyside Derby Amidst Transfer Speculation
