Liverpool are slipping into a crisis, with just win in 2017 the Merseyside is looking to get rid of at least one problem, Mamadou Sakho, before the transfer window closes.
Mamadou Sakho has not played a single game for Liverpool this season, following a pre season bust up with manager Jurgen Klopp.
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The Frenchman last played for the club in April, scoring a late first half goal against Merseyside rivals Everton.
Sikh finally broke his silence on his falling out with Klopp, admitting he turned up late to a meeting and broke club rules.
The defender was very professional speaking on French television, taking full responsibility for the actions that have led to him being frozen out at the Merseyside team.
"“It is true that I turned up late. There was a rule that I should have observed. I do not at all see myself as above the rules, I respect everyone,”“I paid my fine, I was sanctioned, I apologised to my team-mates and my manager. Aside from that… I do not want to go into the controversies.”"
A Premier League move likely?
The twenty six year old has attracted attention from Premier League clubs such as Swansea, Crystal Palace and Southampton.
Liverpool are reported to value the player at £20million and will hope to get close to that for him.
But with Sakho forced to train with the under 23’s it is thought that any club that wishes to sign him will hope to get a bargain from the Reds.
He is doing all he can to keep his fitness up, working closely with a personal trainer.
"“I work a lot, I have the chance to train with the reserve team, which allows me to keep up. And beside that I have my trainer. So I work a lot to stay on top of my game.”"
He was withdrawn from the under 23 match against Manchester United last week, prompting Sky Sports to report that the move was to ensure he did not pick up an injury. Something we seen the last week with Dimitri Payet at West Ham.
Always remembering where he came from
The former Paris St Germain center back definitely wants to stay in England, revealing his close ties to PSG as a contributing reason for his decision to decline a move to rivals Marsaille.
"“Since I started this incredible adventure abroad, in terms of football but also in terms of my family, because when I see my children speaking English I think it is a glorious thing that I have been able to give them,More from The Top FlightBarcelona identify Newcastle star as Robert Lewandowski replacementArsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta confirms “rapid” attacker suffered injury“600 days” Fans make SHOCK Chelsea revelation – They really are poorArsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta rivals Manchester United for wonderkidManchester United: Erik ten Hag pinpoints 4 players amid Brighton lossI think I have a few more wonderful years to experience abroad first. And PSG, why not, but afterwards.“I think Marseille have a very good team. Bafé (Gomis) and Patrice (Evra) are friends of mine. But my answer to this might remind certain people about a song. When there is PSG, Sakho is with them.”"
In an age of players like Payet, forcing moves for money, it is refreshing to see someone behave so professional and profess their loyalty to a team that brought him through the ranks.
I think a January move to Southampton would be the best fit for a player of his calibre, as opposed to a relegation battling side.
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Wherever he may end up, it seems clear that Mamadou Sakho may have too much class for the red half of Merseyside.