Mohamed Salah is set to sweep the board in end-of-season awards after a stellar campaign that saw Liverpool claim the Premier League title. The forward’s impressive form has seen him break a new record for most goal involvements in a 38-game season, with 46 contributions including 28 goals and 18 assists.
Player of the Season Selections
BBC Sport pundits, reporters, and commentators were asked to name their player of the season, with Mohamed Salah being named by all. They were also asked to name one other Liverpool player who impressed them this season.
Chris Sutton
- Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah
- Other Notable Performer: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Comments:
- "He was as good for them this season as he was before his cruciate ligament injury in 2020."
- Praised Declan Rice’s drive and energy levels, stating he gave Arsenal an extra dimension on both sides of midfield.
Sami Mokbel
- Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah
- Other Notable Performers: Alexander Isak (Newcastle United), Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- Comments:
- "Isak transitioned into a genuinely world-class striker this season."
- Highlighted Rice’s standout moments, including two free-kicks against Real Madrid.
Ian Wright
- Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah
- Other Notable Performers: Nicolas Jackson (Manchester City), Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- Comments:
- "Nicolas Jackson was fantastic for Manchester City but didn’t get enough game time."
Mark Chapman
- Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah
- Other Notable Performers: Aaron Ramsey (Aston Villa), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Comments:
- "Aaron Ramsey did fantastically well for Aston Villa considering they were not expected to finish in the top half."
Gary Lineker
- Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah
- Other Notable Performers: Aaron Ramsey (Aston Villa), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Comments:
- Echoed the sentiments regarding Ramsey’s performance and Van Dijk’s stability for Liverpool.
Steve Wilson
- Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah
- Other Notable Performers: Aaron Ramsey (Aston Villa), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Comments:
- Reiterated the importance of stability brought by Van Dijk, allowing Salah to shine.
Phil McNulty
- Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah
- Other Notable Performers: Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
- Comments:
- "Mohamed Salah was the best player in the Premier League this season."
Future Uncertainty for Liverpool Stars
Salah will be hoping that these accolades are just reward for another outstanding campaign, but it remains unclear whether he will stay at Anfield beyond next summer when his contract expires. The Egyptian international has been linked with Real Madrid, but Jurgen Klopp insists there is no chance of him leaving.
Another star player whose future remains uncertain is Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has not started any games under Klopp since January. Alexander-Arnold played just six minutes off the bench against Aston Villa last weekend, which may not be enough time on the pitch to secure a spot in England’s World Cup squad.
Klopp mentioned that there are no plans yet for either Alexander-Arnold or Jordan Henderson, who hasn’t played since December. Decisions may be made during pre-season training ahead of the next term. Klopp stated, "We have no plans yet because we don’t know what happens tomorrow or next week."
Both players have been struggling with injuries throughout much of the season, but Klopp believes they still have plenty left in their tanks. "They’re trying everything possible every day, so you can only wish them all the best really because you cannot do anything else apart from trying your best during pre-season training," he said.
Upcoming Match
Liverpool faces Chelsea tonight, looking for revenge after losing last month’s FA Cup semi-final tie between these two teams. Mohamed Salah scored twice against Chelsea earlier this month, including one penalty kick.
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