EPL
Fabinho Shares Blunt Verdict on Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s Potential Liverpool Exits
Former Liverpool star Fabinho has clarified he’s not pushing his ex-teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk to join him in Saudi Arabia.
Fabinho, a Champions League and Premier League winner with Liverpool, made the move to Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2023, where he now shares the roster with stars like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
In 2023, Al-Ittihad expressed interest in Salah, but Liverpool turned down their advances. While Moussa Diaby came over from Aston Villa during the summer transfer window—potentially as a more budget-friendly option—speculation about Liverpool’s top talents moving to Saudi Arabia has yet to die down.
Salah, Van Dijk, and teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold are set to be out of contract by the end of the 2024-25 season.
As for their plans, Fabinho says it’s no longer his concern. “I haven’t talked to them lately, and honestly, I haven’t seen any news about them coming to the Saudi League or leaving Liverpool,” he told *FourFourTwo*. “I know that players like Mo, Virgil, and Trent are nearing the end of their contracts, and I think Liverpool is eager to renew them, but it’s not my problem anymore!”
Since leaving, the 31-year-old Brazilian has kept up with his former club, now under manager Arne Slot, and is pleased to see them once again contending for the title. “It’s not surprising to me,” Fabinho said. “Liverpool has one of the best squads in the Premier League and Europe, so it makes sense they’re doing well. They have what it takes to compete with Manchester City.”
He acknowledged City’s continued dominance but praised Slot’s leadership. “Unfortunately, City is still the team to beat, but Arne Slot is doing an excellent job. I really hope Liverpool can keep up this momentum through the season and bring home some big trophies.”
Both Salah and Van Dijk scored on Sunday in Liverpool’s draw with title contenders Arsenal. As Liverpool prepares to face Brighton in the Carabao Cup midweek, the pair may be back in action after starting from the bench in the 5-1 win over West Ham in the previous round.
Slot is cautious, however, given recent injuries and the busy schedule. “I don’t think we can do exactly what we did against West Ham because we’ve had some injuries and might not have enough players available to make all the same substitutions,” Slot said before the cup clash. “We played Arsenal on Sunday, and Monday was mostly recovery, so we’ll assess everyone today and decide on the starting lineup.”
BUNDESLIGA
Alphonso Davies’ Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout
Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has been reinvigorated after a series of developments that suggest the Canadian defender’s future remains undecided. While Bayern had recently shown confidence in retaining Davies, Real Madrid has been given fresh hope of securing his signature.
Davies is unlikely to commit to any decision before January, allowing Real Madrid time to prepare an official contract offer.
According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Davies’ agent, Nedal Huoseh, was supposed to meet with Bayern officials in Munich.
However, the meeting was shifted to a virtual call, and Bayern’s Director of Football, Max Eberl, did not attend, reportedly frustrating Huoseh. This isn’t the first instance of strained relations between Bayern and Davies’ representative.
The next set of negotiations is now expected to happen in January. Although Bayern remains hopeful that Davies will sign a contract extension, Huoseh has scheduled meetings with both Manchester United and Real Madrid to review their offers.
Real Madrid’s current proposal is similar to Bayern’s, which could give Manchester United an edge if they table a significantly better offer. Despite Bayern’s push for a swift resolution, it appears the situation will extend into the new year.
EPL
OFFICIAL: Mohamed Salah Is The EPL Player Of The Month For November
Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top performers.
The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award.
In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team’s seven goals through either scoring or assisting.
His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table.
This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor.
He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.
EPL
William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future
William Saliba has significantly boosted Arsenal by committing his future to the club. The French defender has been pivotal to Mikel Arteta’s squad since cementing his place in the starting lineup during the 2022-23 season.
At just 23 years old, Saliba has already surpassed 100 appearances for the Gunners and has featured in 13 Premier League matches this season as Arsenal chase the title.
His standout performances have reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants identifying him as a key transfer target.
Despite the speculation, Saliba, who is under contract until 2027, made it clear that he feels “at home” at Arsenal and has no intention of leaving.
When asked about his future, he told The Mirror: “Yeah, of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago, but this is only my third season, and I’m enjoying everything — the players, the staff, and the fans. I feel at home, so of course, why not?”
Saliba’s consistent form has earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the past two seasons.
His defensive contributions have been crucial to Arsenal’s success, helping the team maintain the second-best defensive record in the league with just 14 goals conceded in 14 games. Only league leaders Liverpool have a better record, with 11 goals conceded.
Even though Arsenal trail Liverpool by seven points, Saliba remains confident that the gap can be closed. “Everything is possible,” he said. “The season is very long, and we’ve experienced that in the past two years. We just have to focus on ourselves. It’s still only December, so a lot of things can happen.”
Saliba was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent 2-0 win over Manchester United, scoring a crucial second goal that helped narrow the gap to Liverpool.
The Gunners now aim to build on that momentum when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, seeking to avenge last season’s defeat at the same venue.
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