FSG sent blunt Mohamed Salah message as Liverpool told new contract priority

Liverpool: So, there’s some buzz around Mohamed Salah’s contract situation. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, the former Chelsea striker, thinks FSG should think twice before handing him a new deal because he’s getting older.

Salah’s contract is up in June, and he’ll be 33 by then. But let’s be real, he’s still killing it on the pitch with 18 goals and 13 assists this season. Hasselbaink gave him props for consistently performing at a high level, saying not many players can keep it up like Salah does, especially in the last year of their contract.

He also mentioned how Salah’s mental strength shines through, especially with all the chatter about his future. It’s impressive how he can block out distractions and keep delivering. Hasselbaink said if he were the manager, he’d want to keep Salah, Van Dijk, and Trent, but he’d let Salah go because of his age. He thinks paying big bucks for a player nearing the end of his career isn’t smart business.

Fans are definitely feeling the heat with all three players’ contracts winding down. Van Dijk, who’s also 33, is still in great shape, while Trent, at 26, has been linked to a move to Real Madrid. That would be a big loss for Liverpool if he leaves.

Hasselbaink believes Van Dijk can still give Liverpool a few good years, but Trent’s future is up in the air. He pointed out that it all depends on what Trent wants for his career. Whether he stays or goes, he’ll always be a Liverpool legend, just like Ian Rush, who played for Juventus and is still remembered fondly.

In the end, losing any of these guys would be tough for Liverpool, especially for nothing. Salah might be getting older, but he’s having one of his best seasons yet. Finding a replacement for someone like him? That’s going to be a real challenge.