John Aldridge believes Mohamed Salah has to improve for the Liverpool vs Manchester City clash

Speaking to Sunday World as quoted by Express, John Aldridge has urged Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah to get back to his best for the potential Premier League title-deciding clash against Manchester City.

After experiencing an almost flawless season where he was arguably the best player in the world for a period, the performances by Salah over the past few weeks have not been up to the lofty standards expected of him.

There are fears that his contractual dispute with the Reds might be affecting Salah, with his contract non-renewal saga dragging on for too long. The 29-year-old winger has been sensational for the Reds since joining from AS Roma in 2017 showing levels of consistency that had elevated him to superstardom at Anfield.

Speaking about the Egyptian’s dip in form, John Aldridge has urged the Liverpool winger to step his game up for the match against Manchester City. The Reds certainly have a better shot at winning at the Etihad if their best player is in top form.

“Salah’s contract standoff has been rumbling on for far too long now and while it didn’t seem to affect him at the start of the season, it looks like it might be getting to him now. It will be a massive problem for manager Jurgen Klopp.”

Time to step up?

There is no denying that Salah’s performances have had a downwards trend in the past few weeks however Jurgen Klopp will be hoping that his talisman is back to his best for the crucial part of the season.

Liverpool have a season-defining two weeks ahead of them which could make or break their season, and starting from the match against Manchester City, Klopp will want his entire team on top of their game.

Salah’s importance to Liverpool is immense. He is by far the most important player in a team of superstars and has been brilliant this season, already having 38 goal contributions in 36 matches across all competitions this campaign.

It remains to be seen how the Reds approach the Salah contract saga. Do they give in to keep their best player at the clubs at all costs or have a look at the past and consider how they have coped when they have sold their best player back then Philippe Coutinho back in 2018 and decide to stand firm on their stance is a question left to be answered.

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As long as the Egyptian is at Anfield, he will have to continue delivering. Ideally, we are hoping both parties are able to achieve a middle ground that is comfortable for both parties and Salah starts playing like the player that we know he is very soon.