Concerns over the absence of Mohamed Salah (31, Liverpool) are pouring in.
According to a report by the British media "Team Talk" on the 4th, Robbie Savage, a former Premier League player-turned-football expert, said on the air, "The biggest problem for Liverpool at the moment is Salah's absence."
"Liverpool has a good chance to win the title this season. However, the result may vary depending on Salah's participation in the African Cup of Nations," he said.
Liverpool is considered a strong candidate to win the title this season. With 20 Premier League matches, Liverpool is leading the league with 13 wins, six draws and one loss, earning 45 points.
It also shook off the rival teams' pursuit to some extent. Manchester City and Arsenal, who were mentioned as strong contenders, are ranking third and fourth with 40 points, respectively. 스포츠토토
Experts also highly predict Liverpool's chances of winning. "I think Liverpool will be Manchester City's most threatening rival," Savage claimed.
"Liverpool knows how to win a championship. The coach knows it, and some players know it. It's because he has won a championship," he said.
It is not without elements of anxiety. Leading striker Mohamed Salah will be away for up to a month to participate in the African Cup of Nations.
If the Egyptian national team advances to the final, it will miss three games in the league alone. The matches include Bournemouth, Chelsea and Arsenal. Among them, a victory is essential in the face-to-face match against the winning rival Arsenal.
"Salah will not be able to play in the upcoming matches against Bournemouth and Chelsea. If Egypt advances to the final, it will be difficult to play against Arsenal in February," said Savage,
"Sala's absence will be a huge loss for coach Klopp and Liverpool. Considering the scoring record so far, Sala is one of the best players in the Premier League history," he said.
