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Despite the off-field distractions, Salah continues to deliver on the pitch, as evidenced by his crucial goal in Liverpool's recent 2-1 win over Wolves, which helped maintain their commanding lead in the Premier League.

The Egyptian king's penalty conversion brought his impressive goal count to 28 for the season in all competitions.

Under the guidance of Arne Slot, Salah is having an exceptional season, but with his future at Anfield up in the air, Shearer expressed concerns that the saga could affect Salah's game.

On The Rest is Football podcast, alongside Gary Lineker and Micah Richards, the former Newcastle United striker pondered whether it was "human nature" for Salah to see a dip in form given the circumstances.

And I think that tells you about his mindset and how tough he is mentally."

Richards, who played with Salah at Fiorentina and previously urged Liverpool to meet Salah's demands to secure his future at Anfield, has elaborated on his viewpoint?

"I just mean there's a player who doesn't always have to play at the top of his game and he can still produce magical moments."

Salah isn't just a goalscorer

Reflecting on Salah's impact, Richards enthused about the Egyptian's ability: "So, if you look at his cross for the goal from [Alexis] Mac Allister but then his goal to take it on the right foot so quickly [in the recent Merseyside derby] that's the difference between a top-level player, a world-class player and Mo Salah in front of goal.

"He's just so deadly.

Despite nearing a historic scoring record for Liverpool following his goal against Wolves, Salah insisted there had been no progress on a new deal when he was asked for the latest last month

"There is nothing, no progress there and we are far away from any progress, so we just need to wait and see."

Liverpool.com says: Scoring his 28th goal of the season in all competitions against Wolves, Salah is just not slowing down
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