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Scholes and Geey Debate Salah and Van Dijk’s Future Impact on Liverpool

Salah Tipped as Most Likely to Depart Anfield

Liverpool face a turbulent summer with contract doubts hanging over Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Despite recent optimism regarding Salah’s future, sports lawyer Daniel Geey provided a stark assessment during The Overlap Fan Debate: “I am a terrible betting man, but if I were to go, I would go with Van Dijk. I think Trent is 50/50. I think Salah is more likely to go,” Geey said.

This view, casting Salah as the most probable departure, unsettled many, including club legend Jamie Carragher, who responded: “I didn’t want to hear that.”

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Scholes Stresses Leadership Importance of Salah and Van Dijk

Beyond on-field contributions, Paul Scholes emphasised the leadership value of Liverpool’s star duo, saying: “Even if their form does tail off a little bit in the next year or two years. The value they add to the club regarding bringing young players into it is still invaluable.”

Scholes noted that stars like Van Dijk and Salah play crucial mentorship roles: “You think of Van Dijk, when there is a young centre-half coming in thinking he is going to show me what to do. Salah I’m sure will help different young players coming in as well.”

Uncertain Futures, Strategic Decisions

Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold’s contract uncertainties are central to Liverpool’s planning under Arne Slot. Salah’s impressive 37 goal contributions in 36 games highlight his continued value, while Van Dijk’s leadership remains pivotal for a transitioning defence. Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold’s future divides opinion, with Geey rating his chance of staying at just “50/50”.

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Daniel Geey’s prediction that Salah is “more likely to go” than Van Dijk or Alexander-Arnold raises real concerns. With Salah’s unmatched goal contributions this season, losing him feels like a catastrophic blow. His leadership and mentorship for younger talents, as Scholes highlights, would leave a void far beyond goals and assists.

Many fans, however, understand that all three cannot be retained forever. If one must depart, there is a belief Van Dijk, who turns 34 next year, might be the least disruptive exit. Yet, Alexander-Arnold, a Scouser and a symbol of the club’s identity, represents a departure that would sting deeply.

The overriding hope is that FSG and Arne Slot prioritise stability. Keeping Salah, at least in the short term, feels non-negotiable. His impact, both on and off the pitch, remains vital for Liverpool’s future.