Liverpool drove to the Premier League title in the first season of Arne Slot and now Mohamed Salah has detailed the most important differences between the Dutchman and predecessor Jurgen Klopp
Mohamed Salah has demanded that the laser -oriented attention of Arne Slot for detail and flexibility with his tactics are the most important differences of his previous boss Jurgen Klopp. The Dutchman led Liverpool to the Premier League title in the first time to ask with four more games and Salah was the key to their triumph.
The Egyptian scored 28 goals in the top flight after Slot brought his performances to another level after previously flowering among predecessor Klopp.
The German boss won the Premier League, Champions League and three domestic cups during his time at Anfield, but Slot took his team and upgraded it after his arrival. Salah has now discussed the most important differences between the two coaches and pointed out how Slot is not married to his tactic.
“A few games In the second half he always changed what the tactic is,” he told Sky Sports. “He adjusts in one way or another how our opponent plays, so that stupid is placed [Szoboszlai] In different positions, Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] In different positions. He does not have that ego that “these are my tactics.” In my head that is very smart. “
Salah also said that Slot made sure that he had more time with the ball at his feet – so he could be more creative and give him more confidence in the process.
“Now I am more involved in the ball at my feet, I feel that trust,” he said. 'If you miss it, you can have it again. That is what a player needs. I know I can create a chance. Before I won Playmaker of the Year [back in 2021-22)]. I believed that I had the power, but now I have the ball at my feet more often and I can do it easier. “
The 33-year-old also pointed to the attention of lock for detail, and revealed how he analyzed Salah's body language and work ethic during a warm-up for the season and encouraged him to give more.
“He showed me a few videos of myself in global warming. Players were in national teams and I was not that I came early with the younger players, the preseason started earlier and I did a warming up.
“I was just as slow, didn't do much. Then he showed me: 'Look at the second [player] After he sees that you take it easy, you look at the third. Then you see the whole line walking like me and he said, “That is your influence on the team.” “
“We had a few honest conversations between us. He was very honest, showed me a few clips from me and said:” With this Mo we can win everything. With this Mo we can't win much. I want to get you the best out of you, I want it to be available the entire season and your best year will go with me. “
Salah completed his incredible year with Liverpool despite doubts about his future before signing a new contract in Anfield for two years.
When asked why he decided to extend his deal, he said, “I signed here because I believe we can win many big trophies together.” I would like to say [the fans]I am very, very happy to be here. Keep supporting us and we give it our best, and hopefully we will win more trophies in the future. “
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