Arne Slot declares departing Mohamed Salah a Liverpool club legend
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists Mohamed Salah will leave Anfield as a club legend when the forward departs at the end of the season.
The Egypt international recently used social media to confirm an agreement to terminate his current contract one year early.
His early announcement concludes a sometimes turbulent campaign for the 33-year-old on Merseyside.
The prolific attacker previously claimed the Dutch manager had thrown him under the bus after being benched during a difficult run of results in December.
Putting differences aside
Both men now appear to have completely resolved their tactical disagreements behind the scenes.
The Liverpool boss is instead focusing on ensuring the veteran winger finishes his historic English career with a flourish.
“The first day I was impressed by his professionalism.”
Speaking to the official club website, the 46-year-old coach highlighted the player’s relentless hunger and unparalleled commitment to the team.
“He had nothing to prove but for himself he had a lot to prove because Mo always thinks he has to prove something every three days.”
Slot revealed that this elite mentality and desire to constantly score goals is what stands out the most about the former Roma man.
A fitting Anfield farewell
Confirming his departure early provides supporters with a rare opportunity to properly honour a departing icon before the summer transfer window opens.
The Dutch tactician believes the Egyptian heavily warrants a spectacular send-off from the Anfield faithful.
However, the head coach also urged the home crowd to channel their energy into supporting the entire squad during a critical fixture schedule.
“Mo definitely deserves that the fans give him a great farewell.”
The Merseyside club face a monumental fortnight, featuring an FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City and a Champions League clash with Paris St Germain.
Securing victories in these vital knockout stages remains essential for a team determined to collect major silverware this season.
Isak poised for crucial return
In a significant boost for their European ambitions, £125m club-record signing Alexander Isak is finally set to resume first-team training.
The Sweden international has spent more than three months sidelined after suffering a broken leg.
The highly-rated striker could immediately return to the matchday squad for next week’s vital European away leg in the French capital.
“I think Alex is in a really good place because Sweden qualified for the World Cup yesterday evening and apart from that he’s going to train with the group again for the first time tomorrow.”
