Dominik Szoboszlai has said he spoke to Mohamed Salah “almost every day” when he was at the Africa Cup of Nations but has refused to speculate on the Egypt forward’s future at Liverpool.
It will be confirmed on Tuesday whether Salah will be part of Liverpool’s squad for the Champions League game in Marseille on Wednesday.
There is uncertainty over the 33-year-old’s future following an explosive interview during which he said his relationship with manager Arne Slot had broken down – but Szoboszlai would give no insight into the forward’s situation.
“That’s between me and him. He will come back and then we keep on going. It’s the decision between the manager and the club,” the 25-year-old said.
Asked if he had much contact with Salah since he left Merseyside on 15 December, Szoboszlai added: “Yes, to be honest, almost every day. We speak about everything. I’m following him, I guess he is following me. We talk a lot.”
Slot said last week he is “happy” to have Salah back – and Saturday’s draw against Burnley illustrated why.
Liverpool had 32 shots, of which 11 were on target, but only scored once despite having an xG of 2.95. Szoboszlai also missed a penalty.
“That’s the first time we have played really well against a low block and created a lot of chances,” said the Hungary attacking midfielder.