Liverpool news: Salah doesn’t have to play well to score goals

Former Premier League defender Micah Richards believes it is “imperative” Liverpool give Mo Salah a new contract at the club.

The Egyptian scored his 7th goal of the Premier League season on Saturday against Brighton and moved clear of Robbie Fowler to become the 8th top scorer in the competition’s history.

Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, Richards said: “There’s been talk about contracts and whether he’s going to renew or not – they have got to sign him.

“It’s imperative to give him a two year deal at the end of the season. He’ll be 33 in the summer, it’ll take him to 35.

“He doesn’t have to play well to score big goals and have big moments. That is the difference between a very good player and a top player.”

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