Liverpool have made a slight alteration to their social media content in an effort to accommodate Egyptian forward Mo Salah.
The former Roma man notched two assists in Saturday’s win over Wolves and was justifiably awarded the man-of-the-match award.
Reds’ supporters voted for the award, with the achievement then being announced on X.
In the four previous games this term the accolade has been announced alongside an image that clearly displays the Carlsberg logo.
However, that was not the case for the post dedicated to Salah – the sponsorship branding being removed. He is a devout Muslim, with alcohol being banned in Islam.
From one current Liverpool winger to a former one now. Japanese forward Takumi Minamino has hailed ex-boss Jurgen Klopp despite his tricky spell at Anfield.
“He always spoke with everyone, even with those who didn’t play,” the attacker told L’Equipe.
“For me, this is what makes him such a respected and fair coach towards his players. He manages to get everyone’s motivation intact, even the substitutes’.”
Minamino scored 14 goals in 54 outings in all competitions for Liverpool after his arrival from RB Salzburg.
Mac Allister makes Van Dijk admission
Liverpool playmaker Alexis Mac Allister has gone against a common consensus by claiming that Virgil van Dijk is NOT the strongest player at Anfield. Instead, he plumped for a couple of surprise teammates.
Asked by Goal to name the strongest player in the team, Mac Allister replied: “I would say Mo, or [Kostas] Tsimikas.” Asked to expand on Salah, he added: “Oh, yes. He’s all day in the gym, so he is very strong.”
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Pundit names Liverpool’s ideal front three including Mohamed Salah
Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon believes forward Darwin Nunez is ready to come ‘good’ for Liverpool this season and he should become a regular under Jurgen Klopp.
Speaking on NBC Sports’ The Two Robbies podcast on YouTube, Dixon said that Nunez and January signing Cody Gakpo give Liverpool excellent attacking options alongside Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
“I’ve got a thing for Nunez, I think he’s going to be good. I do. I like Gakpo as well. I also like Diaz. So, Diaz, Nunez and Salah, that’s what I’d go. But all good sides, you’ve got to be able to mix it about a bit.”
The Reds are enjoying a brilliant start to the 2023/24 campaign securing back-to-back four consecutive wins after the opening day draw against Chelsea.
Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp is currently experimenting with his front three. Keeping Mohamed Salah constant, he has been rotating players.
Nunez had a difficult debut season after joining Liverpool last winter, struggling to find consistency.
But the 24-year-old Uruguayan has shown increased composure and contribution early this campaign.
His two-goal explosion off the bench to lead Liverpool past Newcastle showed his massive potential.
Though used sparingly as a starter so far, Dixon believes Nunez offers something unique for Klopp as a focal point in attack.
Nunez faces stiff competition to cement a starting role with the myriad of options Liverpool boasts upfront.
Yet his physical presence, pace, and nous in the box provide the Reds with a key dimension when deployed correctly.
Liverpool signed Nunez in a club record £85m deal from Benfica. He had scored 34 times for the Portuguese side in all competitions in the 2021-22 season, showcasing what a lethal goal-scorer he can be.
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