""Mo is still a leader and important for me, as a captain, to have around and to have him on the pitch and his presence benefits the team," Van Dijk, 34, said. "He always gives the team more than goals. There's obviously a lot of focus on his goals at the moment because he puts the standards so extremely high, so when he doesn't score as much he gets criticised.""
""The 33-year-old scored and provided an assist as Liverpool claimed a 3-0 win to move into the fifth round. In December, Salah said he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club and that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had broken down amid a difficult run of form. However, since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations in January, the 33-year-old has started every Liverpool game, scoring twice and making four assists.""
Mohamed Salah scored and provided an assist as Liverpool beat Brighton 3-0 to reach the FA Cup fifth round. Salah has started every Liverpool game since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, adding two goals and four assists since January. His current contract runs until 2027, but a summer exit remains possible amid interest from Al-Ittihad and the Saudi Pro League. Salah’s assist against Sunderland tied him with Steven Gerrard on 92 Premier League assists for Liverpool. Liverpool leadership emphasizes Salah’s leadership and overall value beyond goals, and notes the heightened criticism when his scoring dips.
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