Arne Slot hails Mohamed Salah’s return to Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool's coach, Arne Slot, stated he is "happy" with the return of Mohamed Salah, expected next week, after the forward concluded his participation in the African Cup of Nations. The Egyptian has not played for the club since mid-December, a period marked by tension following public statements about his future that left him off the squad list.

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Salah's time with the national team served to cool down tensions, and Slot made a point of emphasizing the importance of having him available again. "I am happy he's coming back because Mo has been very important," said the coach. The coach revealed that the club is discussing with the number 11 his immediate availability after Egypt's game on Saturday, as Liverpool faces Olympique de Marseille in the Champions League days later.

Problems at Liverpool

The star's return comes amid challenges in the squad: besides the prolonged absence of Isak, Conor Bradley is out for the season due to a knee injury. Still, Liverpool is in good form, with an 11-game unbeaten streak. However, Slot acknowledges there is room for improvement. "Ideally, it would be 11 wins, not 11 games without losing, but we are in a much better place than we were before," he assessed.

In the Premier League, the team occupies the fourth position, eight points behind Aston Villa. The immediate focus is on securing a spot in the Champions League, especially after an unstable start in the domestic competition.

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