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Liverpool picked up a 2-0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the Premier League to keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. The win helped the Reds close the gap on Manchester City to just three points.
Jurgen Klopp's men are chasing an unprecedented quadruple going into the final stretch of the season. They will next face Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday (March 16).
Today's roundup features transfer talks on Jarrod Bowen and some titbits from Jurgen Klopp. So without further ado, let’s have a look at some of the key stories surrounding the Reds as of March 12, 2022.
Klopp hints Liverpool star Mohamed Salah's injury is not serious
Mohamed Salah had to be taken off in the second half against Brighton, but Jurgen Klopp hinted after the game that the injury isn’t serious.
Klopp told BT Sport:
“We will see. He thinks it’s not serious but you can see when Mo Salah is sitting down then something is not 100 per cent right."
“I think it was the situation before when he hit the ball and got blocked – he wanted to shoot and got blocked and I think the foot got slightly overstretched. We have to see," he added.
Salah scored the second goal of the game to give Liverpool the cushion. His strike from the spot was his 20th goal in the Premier League.
West Ham already planning for life without Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen has been linked heavily with a move to Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of the attacking ace.
It seems like the Hammers are well aware of the Reds’ interest as they are planning for life without Bowen.
As per Mundo Deportivo, Gerard Deulofeu is keen on returning to the Premier League, and West Ham are looking to sign him to replace Bowen.
With Salah’s future yet to be secured, Liverpool are readying a list of targets they may need to sign over the summer.
Bowen has been in scintillating form for West Ham this season, having managed eight goals and eight assists in the league so far.
Barcelona looking to sign Salah
Barcelona could swoop in to sign Mohamed Salah in the summer should the Egyptian decide not to extend his stay at Anfield.
Salah will enter the final year of his contract this July, and Liverpool might look to offload him to ensure they do not lose him for free in 2023.
As per Mundo Deportivo (h/t Sport Witness), Barcelona have put Salah on their transfer radar despite their financial woes.
The Blaugrana will look to sign Salah should they miss out on Erling Haaland in the summer.
