Thierry Henry highlights the contrast between Virgil van Dijk’s and Mohamed Salah’s contract negotiations with Liverpool.

Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on the contrasting contract situations of Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, labeling Van Dijk as the club’s “most important” player and Salah as the “most valuable.” Both have been in contract negotiations throughout the season, with Salah recently putting an end to speculation by signing a new two-year deal that keeps him at Anfield until 2027. Van Dijk is expected to follow with a fresh contract of his own, hinting at a decision alongside Salah during a recent appearance.

The pair were instrumental in Liverpool’s recent victory over West Ham, where Salah provided an assist and Van Dijk scored the winning goal, bringing the club closer to the Premier League title. Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Arsenal icon Henry emphasized Van Dijk’s importance, calling him the cornerstone of the team despite others being more technically gifted.