Slot Sends Special Message to Salah Ahead of Merseyside Derby

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·19 September 2025

Slot Sends Special Message to Salah Ahead of Merseyside Derby

Liverpool coach praises Egyptian star ahead of Merseyside Derby clash with Everton

Slot Sends Special Message to Salah Ahead of Merseyside Derby

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot hailed Mohamed Salah stressing that his influence stretches far beyond goals & assists as the Reds prepare for the Merseyside Derby against Everton.

Salah’s Impact Against Atletico

The Egyptian forward starred in Liverpool’s Champions league opener scoring once and setting up another in the 2 - 0 win over Atletico Madrid.

His constant threat unsettled the Spanish defence & underlined his decisive role in Europe.

🗣️ Arne Slot on Mohamed Salah : “When you are a great player. You still contribute to the team even when you don’t play well — I mean goals and assists — and this is what stands out for Mo. A lot of players do well when the team does well but can’t do special things when they’re
– Friday, 19 September 2025

Speaking to Liverpool Echo, Slot noted:

"When you're great player, you can still contribute even without scoring or assisting. That’s what sets Mo apart. Many players only shine when the team plays well. Salah even on difficult days, finds way to make the difference" He added.

🗣️ Arne Slot on Mo Salah: "A lot of players can play well when the team plays well... but not a lot can do special things when not at their best. That's what he can do - and that's what makes him so special."
– Friday, 19 September 2025

High Standards Ahead of Everton Test

Slot highlighted Salah’s consistency as winger:

''It’s very hard to always deliver from that position, yet Mo still produces. That’s why he's so respected by the fans. I just hope he repeats what he did against Atletico when we face Everton''

Merseyside Derby Context

Liverpool sit top of the Premier League with 12 point from 4 match while Everton are 6th on 7 point. The fierce derby kicks off at Anfield on Saturday at 11:30 am GMT.

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Slot Sends Special Message to Salah Ahead of Merseyside Derby

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Salah’s Impact Against Atletico

High Standards Ahead of Everton Test

Merseyside Derby Context

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