Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Mohamed Salah over a new contract as the 32-year-old's contractual status continue to dominate the headlines this season.

"A lot can be gleaned by just looking at the way he reacts to scoring a goal, particularly in front of the Kop. He has really taken that in and he takes a lot of confidence from playing at Liverpool and the support and love he gets from the crowd.

Wataru Endo has deputised for him in the two Carabao Cup ties, but if Arne Slot needed a Plan B in the Premier League or the Champions League, he’s most likely to go with Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones playing as the deep-lying duo in midfield with either Dominik Szoboszlai or Harvey Elliott operating ahead of them.