Arnie Slot, the coach of Liverpool, showed his strong support for the team’s star, Mohamed Salah, in the press conference he held before the expected confrontation between the “Reds” and West Ham United. Sloat defended the Egyptian player in the face of the criticism he has recently been subjected to, stressing that Salah’s influence on the field goes beyond just scoring goals.
In response to inquiries about Salah’s decline in some recent matches, Slott confirmed that Salah remains a “great and exceptional” player within the team. He pointed out that the interest in evaluating his performance based on his failure to score goals in one or two matches ignores his major tactical role, his creation of opportunities, and the pressure he exerts on the opponents’ defenses, which creates spaces for his teammates.
The Dutch coach stressed that Salah’s statistics this season are still very high, and that it is unfair to judge a player of Salah’s value by normal “human” standards, because he has set a very high level of outstanding performance and results for himself. He added: “Salah is a first-class professional player, and he is the first one looking to improve his performance, and we as a team completely trust him.”
These statements come at a time when Liverpool seeks to continue competing for the top spot in the English Premier League. Slott believes that Salah’s presence in the starting lineup greatly enhances the team’s confidence, and he expects the Egyptian star to respond to the doubters on the field during the upcoming matches, starting with the West Ham match, which requires intense focus and the ability to exploit the smallest opportunities.
