Mo is definitely also an example, like Virgil [van Dijk], for so many of our younger players, how fit they are and how able they are to bring their best performances out every three days at their age.”.
Changing sporting director and sourcing a new head coach hindered Liverpool’s prospects of a speedy resolution to renewals, with Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold also yet to sign, although Salah has an offer on the table.
His 179 goals place him sixth in the Premier League’s all-time scoring list (he is 10th in assists) five behind Sergio Agüero and a further two back from Andy Cole, both of whom he may well pass this season.
Liverpool have lost one match in the league this season but Slot is keen to emphasise that despite what looks like domination, it has been a battle to stay at the summit.
“Every manager loves to work with the best players in the world, because if you do an exercise or you try to have an idea about how you want to play, these players can execute that even better,” says Slot.
