Harvey Elliott hopeful ‘best in the world’ Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool

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Harvey Elliott Mohamed Salah is desperate to stay LiverpoolBranding the forward “the best player in the world”.

Salah threw his Anfield future into further doubt on Sunday, claiming talks over a new contract were “far off”.

The 32-year-old, who will be a free agent this summer and has been given until Wednesday to discuss a move with foreign clubs, was simply inspired. the red 5-0 win at West Ham.

Salah scored a goal and set up two as Arne Slott’s side strengthened their grip at the top of the Premier League.

Midfielder Elliott, who came on as a second-half substitute, said: “Mo’s just Mo. He finds new dimensions every season.

“When everyone tries to write him off he comes back and shows the world what he can do.

“Our players who play around him, we see every day in training how hard he works. To me he is one of the best players in the world, if not the best at the moment.

“We just hope we can keep him around a bit longer and continue to perform the way he has.

“I have no idea how he does it. I think we would all be the same if we knew. He is just an amazing athlete, an amazing footballer and an amazing guy.

“It’s hard to put your finger on it. We would all look like her if we could. He must have his privacy.”

Luis Diaz Liverpool put Liverpool ahead before Salah’s clever turn and Cody Gakpo set up to double the lead.

Salah added his third, his 20th of the season, before Trent Alexander-Arnold drove in a dizzying fourth and Diogo Jota completed the rout from another Salah assist.

West Ham’s four-match unbeaten run ended in a crushing defeat.

Captain Dr. to increase their problems Jared Bowen A spell on the sidelines is likely after he was sidelined from the London Stadium with an ankle injury.

Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui said: “Jared went off with an injury in the second half which we will have to assess in the next few days, but let’s see.”