Mohamed Salah touched the ball just 23 times during Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. The Egyptian was nullified but showed why a new deal is a must.

For Mohamed Salah, a scorer of 32 goals in what looks to be a record-breaking campaign for Liverpool, that was again the case in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United. For a forward who is on his way to recording one of the greatest individual seasons of all time in the Premier League came the anomaly of Wembley: a match where the 32-year-old did not have a shot or create a chance in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat.

Extent of Reds superstar’s lack of impact against Newcastle at Wembley saw him set an unlikely first in his Anfield career

Liverpool Dealt Huge Virgil Van Dijk Contract BlowAs the summer transfer window looms, Liverpool finds itself at a critical juncture. With key players including Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold,

Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil Van Dijk are all out of contract at the end of the campaign. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer News: Alvarez one step CLOSER as star's head is turned The Premier League leaders are also expected to lose a left-back,

Liverpool captain Van Dijk promises an update on his future before the season ends. With uncertainty surrounding key players, fans await big decisions.