Arne Slot has addressed Mohamed Salah’s ongoing goal drought and dip in form, calling it something he’s confident the forward will overcome.
Salah has not been in his usual form since the beginning of this season which has been a source of worry to most Liverpool supporters in recent times. Slot has defended the poor form and believes it is just a spell which will pass over.
However, Slot dismissed suggestions of a crisis, describing the situation as a temporary phase that every top attacker experiences at some point in a long season. The Liverpool boss emphasized that Salah’s track record speaks for itself, pointing to his consistency and ability to deliver in crucial moments over the years.
Slot noted that when a player has set such extraordinary standards, even a short run without goals can appear more dramatic than it actually is. He maintained that Salah’s work rate, movement, and overall contribution to the team remain strong, even if the finishing touch has not been as clinical as usual.
He said,
He set his own standards and they are so high. At the moment when he doesn’t score people are immediately surprised. That’s the biggest compliment he can get. Three games ago he got an assist and a goal against Brighton.”
The manager reiterated that he still sees Salah as a vital part of Liverpool’s plans and expects him to respond positively. According to Slot, it is only a matter of time before the Egyptian forward rediscovers his scoring rhythm and silences the doubts.
The Liverpool boss emphasized that Salah’s track record speaks for itself, pointing to his consistency and ability to deliver in crucial moments over the years. Slot noted that when a player has set such extraordinary standards, even a short run without goals can appear more dramatic than it actually is.
However, he maintained that Salah’s work rate, movement, and overall contribution to the team remain strong, even if the finishing touch has not been as clinical as usual.