Jurgen Klopp’s contract and Mohamed Salah’s renewal aren’t mutually exclusive, asserts John Barnes

But with no deal materializing as of yet, fans and critics alike are concerned as to what happens if Liverpool don’t extend Salah’s contract. Yet in light of that, John Barnes believes that just because Klopp signed a new deal, doesn’t mean that Salah will sign one as well. The Liverpool legend admitted that “manager’s situations are different to players’ situations” and thus while talks are ongoing, securing Klopp’s future may mean nothing to the Egyptian.

“Jurgen's new contract and Mo Salah’s potential contract renewal aren’t mutually exclusive. Liverpool will want both Klopp and Salah to stay and it’s not a decision of one over the other. Klopp has signed for four more years but it doesn’t mean anything if they finish mid-table next year, he probably won’t be there. Managers’ situations are different to players’ situations,” Barnes said, reported Goal.