Mo Salah: Arne Slot Promised 'I'll Get the Best Out of You'
Salah's Message to Slot: 'With Me You're Going to Win the Premier League'
In an emotional and candid interview following his third FWA Footballer of the Year award, Mo Salah reflected on a season of personal triumph and team success at Liverpool. With manager Arne Slot ushering in a new chapter at Anfield, Salah's words captured the hunger, ambition, and relentless work ethic that have defined his time on Merseyside.
Setting Records and Lifting Trophies
Winning the award for a third time placed Salah in elite company. 'It means a lot to me to be fair to win it, especially helping the team to win the big trophy,' he said. This season marked a first for Salah, winning the prestigious individual award in a year where Liverpool secured the Premier League title.
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The forward underlined the synergy between personal and team goals: 'If I'm not having that incredible season, it will be tough always to win something.' A season packed with goals and assists, Salah described it as 'way more special' than previous campaigns due to its decisive impact on Liverpool's title triumph.
Honest Talks with Arne Slot
Salah's bond with new manager Arne Slot was forged early through clear expectations. 'I told him… with me you're going to win the Premier League, but I have to feel really comfortable with the way we play.' Slot, in turn, replied: 'I will get the best out of you… but I need you to provide numbers.'
This mutual understanding, rooted in transparency and shared ambition, shaped Liverpool's campaign. Salah praised Slot's detailed, hard-working approach: 'You start to see how smart he is… how much he wanted. You just see how into details he is.'
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Their partnership paid off handsomely. Salah admitted: 'I didn't even dream to have that great season… scoring every game and assist every game and breaking all the records. It's incredible.'
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Loyalty to Liverpool and the Fans
Discussing his contract extension, Salah reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool: 'I always wanted to stay, but I know my value.' He stressed the mutual agreement needed with the club, eventually agreeing to stay for two more years.
His love for the club and city was unmistakable: 'Since I came here, I give them everything, every game, every time I step on the field.' The now-iconic selfie with fans was emblematic of that bond.
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Asked about his goals for the future, Salah was concise and determined: 'Just win the Premier League again and the Champions League.'
New Era, Same Determination
With Liverpool entering a post-Klopp era, Salah views the current phase as an opportunity to reaffirm his legacy: 'I wanted to prove that I'm still doing it now and with a different coach, with different players.'
He was also clear about his physical form: 'I feel very fit and always ready to play.' From warm-ups to chess in his downtime, Salah leaves nothing to chance.
This season, for Salah, wasn't just about records. It was about relevance. 'I showed everybody that I could do it without any other player or the manager in the past.' It's a reminder that while managers may change, Salah's standards remain constant.
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