Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool’s recent Carabao Cup final defeat and Champions League exit could have a significant impact on Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s futures. The Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium followed their penalty shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
This double setback has dented Liverpool’s trophy hopes this season, especially after an early FA Cup exit in the fourth round with a 1-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle. This leaves the Premier League as the only trophy they can compete for during Arne Slot’s first season.
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Despite being 12 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal with nine games remaining in the Premier League, club great Carragher feels these cup tournament setbacks will have a significant impact on Salah and Van Dijk’s contract negotiations. Reported By
Both crucial players’ Liverpool contracts are set to expire this summer, allowing them to negotiate with overseas teams until the conclusion of the season. After this, they will be free agents, allowed to sign with any club without paying Liverpool anything.
On the podcast It’s Called Soccer! Carragher expressed his concerns regarding Liverpool’s key players, claiming that while the club had the upper hand in the “PR battle” owing to trophy ambitions, it now has an advantage in contract negotiations.
He stated: “You know what worries me, not from their point of view, but from a club’s point of view? I mean, Van Dijk and Salah have nearly come out and said they want to stay now, of course they do.
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