Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Mohamed Salah for stepping up his all-round game this season as reported by Fbrizio romano via their official x handle, highlighting the Egyptian’s renewed defensive work rate as a huge boost for the team’s balance.
Arne Slot: “I think what I liked from Mo Salah the most at the moment… is he is also helping the team a lot defensively and that’s something very positive”.
While Salah’s goals and assists remain crucial, Slot stressed that his willingness to track back and support the defence has been “something very positive” for the squad.
Speaking after Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Brighton, Slot said what impressed him most was not just Salah’s attacking output, but his commitment without the ball.
The manager noted that Salah has been helping the backline more often, showing maturity and leadership in key moments, especially during tight phases of matches.
Salah’s influence this season has also reached historic levels. With his goal and assist against Brighton on February 14, 2026, he became the Premier League’s top single-club contributor in terms of combined goals and assists for one team, moving ahead of legends like Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney.
He now stands on 281 direct goal involvements for Liverpool in the league a remarkable milestone that underlines his consistency and longevity at Anfield.
Beyond his own performances, Salah has also pointed to Dominik Szoboszlai as a key figure in Liverpool’s push for silverware this season. The forward described the Hungarian midfielder as “one of the best players in the world right now,” admitting that the team relies heavily on his energy, creativity, and influence in big moments.
According to softfootball, Salah’s evolution into a more complete leader under Arne Slot has played a major role in Liverpool’s strong form.
Since returning from AFCON, his presence has not only added goals but also helped re-energize the team’s pressing intensity and overall mentality as they continue their push for trophies.
