Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has expressed his surprise at Arne Slot’s impact on the club following Jürgen Klopp’s departure.
Klopp left Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season, and Slot arrived from Feyenoord in the summer. The Dutch coach won the title in his first season.
Salah, who was voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association (FWA), revealed in an interview with France Football that Slot’s impact took him by surprise.
I didn’t expect us to win so quickly. Who could have predicted that the transition would be successful so quickly? Nobody, I think.
Mohamed Salah
Salah also commented on the initial conversation with Slot:
In the preseason, Arne came to see me and asked me to be an example for the other players. I told him not to worry because I always give my best, not to set an example, but because that’s just how I am. He told me what he expected of me in the game, with a lot of responsibility in the race, which I liked.
Mohamed Salah
The player, who has scored 28 goals in the Premier League this season, highlighted the differences between Slot and his predecessor Klopp.
Arne is very direct, he re-established the competitive level, while with Jürgen, perhaps we were a bit too much in our comfort zone towards the end. Arne and his staff are more open to discussion, to sharing feelings, I think that was important in my performances. And, above all, he led us to success.
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool will face Arsenal on Sunday at Anfield.
