Mohamed Salah's recent comments about finishing his career at Liverpool have put a lot of pressure on FSG, according to James Pearce.

The Lowdown: Salah wants to stay for good

The Egyptian King was again unstoppable on Sunday afternoon, scoring a hat-trick the Reds' unforgettable 5-0 win away to Manchester United.

There is constant speculation surrounding Salah's long-term future but he recently claimed that, in an ideal world, he would stay at Liverpool forever. The 29-year-old made it clear that the decision over a new-and-improved contract lies with FSG and not him, putting the ball in their court.

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The Latest: Pearce makes FSG claim

Speaking in a Q&A for The Athletic on Sunday, Pearce said it is now up to the owners to sort out the situation, delivering an 11-word response to a reader's question.

When asked if Salah had "checkmated" FSG by saying that he wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career, putting it up to the club to sort out a new contract for him, the journalist replied: "Certainly puts the pressure on the owners to get it sorted."

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The Verdict: Get it done

Frankly, if Salah isn't rewarded with a new deal after the level of performances he is producing, FSG will never be forgiven.

Liverpool have the world's best player in their ranks on current form - he has scored 10 goals and registered five assists in just nine Premier League games this season - and he deserves to be paid far more than his current £200,000 weekly wage.

Granted, it isn't always healthy to have one player earning comfortably more than anyone else at a club, but Salah is a special case because of his extraordinary talent. As Pearce says, the pressure should come on FSG to not let the impasse fester for much longer.

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