Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits he has no control over expiring stars’ futures
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arne Slot said he “cannot control” the private lives of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold after the trio played their final Liverpool match before they become free to negotiate with other clubs. West Ham were routed 5-0 at the London Stadium to send Slot’s side eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with Salah and Alexander-Arnold amongst five different scorers. It’s really pleasing to see what Virgil brings, what Trent brings and what Mo brings.” Asked by Sky Sports whether he expected good news for supporters soon, Salah said: “No, we are far away from that. But now I’m focused on the team, hopefully we win the Premier League.” That prospect looked increasingly after Liverpool swatted aside Julen Lopetegui’s shellshocked Hammers, easing to a three-goal lead at half-time thanks to goals from Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and a brilliant strike from Salah which caught out goalkeeper Alphonse Areola at his near post.