Deco seizes the opportunity and calls Liverpool right before Barça-Eintracht

This afternoon Camp Nou will host a decisive match corresponding to the sixth round of the Champions League between Barça and Eintracht. The Germans, who already conquered the culé stronghold in 2022, return with the ambition to repeat the feat, while Flick's team faces the clash with maximum demands. With 7 points and sitting in 18th place, just one above Pafos, the Catalans know that only a win will do to avoid a historic scare.

The pressure is at its peak and all eyes will be on Barça's collective performance, as they need to rediscover positive feelings in Europe. However, if there's someone who's allowed not to focus solely on the match, it's Deco. The sporting director has a mission that's even more important than today's three points.

Deco stays focused on his own work

The sporting director works tirelessly to get ahead of the transfer market and strengthen a project that still needs decisive pieces. He knows perfectly well the needs of a locker room that requires more imbalance on the wings, greater offensive depth, and footballers capable of deciding important matches. That's why, while Barça prepare for the clash against Eintracht, Deco has one eye on what's happening 870 mi. (1,400 km) awayspecifically in Liverpool.

At Anfield, a real earthquake is taking place: Mohamed Salah, the absolute star of the English team over the past decade, has been removed from the collective dynamic. His relationship with Arne Slot is completely broken and reports from England claim the situation is irreparable. At 33 years old, Salah is still delivering elite numbers, but his continuity at Liverpool seems impossible beyond January.

Faced with this unique opportunity, Deco hasn't wasted any time making a move. According to reports from England, the Portuguese has already picked up the phone to directly inquire about Mohamed Salah. This isn't an improvised move: Barça are looking for a right winger capable of making a difference, and Salah fits that profile with surgical precision.

Mohamed Salah could end up at Barça

Despite his age, Mohamed Salah keeps a very high competitive level and could provide goals, leadership, and immediate experience to the culé project. In addition, his hasty departure from Liverpool could happen for a more than affordable price. Deco believes that an opportunity like this doesn't come around every day and wants to be on the front line to try to get ahead of other teams.

There are still weeks to go before the market opens, but January promises strong emotions. Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool and Barça appears as one of the most likely destinations for the African footballer. Deco, as always, has already made the first move; now it's time to wait and see if this call turns into the signing of the year.