Mohamed Salah looked like a different player to the one we saw at the end of last season during Saturday's Community Shield.
I watched the game and it’s almost like he’s got the world off his shoulders and looks like a new signing in the last couple of games. All that worry to do with his contract coming from his agent and supporters, he carried that burden and it showed at times in his manner and the way he played.
Now that is all sorted, I'm expecting to see another big season from Salah and you can expect to see him competing for yet another Golden Boot. With Darwin Nunez now in the side, a player he will no doubt develop a good understanding with, Salah will score at least 20 goals and probably even 30.
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Make-or-break season for Naby Keita
As far as our summer transfer business is concerned, it has been an encouraging window. I’m happy with Nunez; Fabio Carvalho looks like he is going to be a great player for us but we’re yet to see Calvin Ramsay. We have balanced the books, which is important, and is something a lot of clubs don't manage to achieve.
In terms of our squad, I actually think we have too many midfielders at the club and that is something that could do with being tweaked. The manager knows what he wants and maybe he will look to add in January, like he did with Luis Diaz.
One player this season is massive for is Naby Keita. We spent a lot of money on him and we’re yet to see the best of him in a Liverpool shirt. He has not been a great signing; he has had too many injuries and simply hasn’t played enough games.
Has he got ability? Of course he has. He is a brilliant talent going forward but, with a year left on his contract, he has to perform for his own sake and to get a move to a really good club. His other option is to knuckle down, battle through as much as possible and show the club he deserves a new contract. If not, he will be gone at the end of the season.
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