According to a report, Liverpool will 'begin serious contract renewal negotiations' with Mohamed Salah during the international break. Salah will not join up wi

Mohamed Salah will not join the Egypt squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which serves as a major boost for Liverpool. Salah’s fitness is of paramount importance to Liverpool – hammered home with a goal and assist in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa – particularly as backup Federico Chiesa is still sidelined through injury.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk spoke about Mohamed Salah after Saturday's victory over Aston Villa: "He's a special, special player [and has been] for so many years. "I see the hard work he puts in on a daily basis,

Mohamed Salah has been adjudged Liverpool's Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Month for October. The 32-year-old featured in all six games for the Reds last month and scored three goals for Arne Slot's side as they went unbeaten.

Virgil van Dijk was delighted to see Liverpool move even further ahead at the top of the Premier League table. He also had some "special" praise for Mohamed Salah.