Liverpool manager Arne Slot has pledged the club’s full support in Mohamed Salah’s quest for the Ballon d’Or. Speaking ahead of the match against Newcastle United, Slot emphasized that individual awards are deeply tied to collective achievements.
Softfootball reports that the Dutch coach believes Liverpool’s success is crucial for keeping Salah in the conversation for football’s highest individual honor.
Slot pointed out that recent winners typically secure major trophies. He said:
It would make his chance only bigger but the last one who won it, I think he (Rodri) only won the league and not the Champions League. It is not only about the amount of prizes you win but I think all of the ones that won it in the past probably – I am not 100 per cent sure – won either the league or the Champions League.
The manager highlighted Salah’s improved work rate as a key factor in Liverpool’s strong position this season. He noted:
You need the team to win an individual prize, and that’s what Mo understands at the moment really well because his work-rate, especially in the second half but almost during the whole game, was very good and very helpful for us to have a chance to win the game against City.
Slot concluded that maintaining high performance levels is essential. He added:
For him to stay in that discussion, he should bring in the same performances as he’s done for seven or eight months now. I think in general, someone that wins the Ballon d’Or needs to win something as well, so it is a great challenge in front of us but also in front of him.
