Liverpool Must Secure Trophies to Support Salah's Ballon d’Or Aspirations, Says Slot
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Synopsis
Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah for his outstanding performance this season, asserting his hopes for Salah to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or. Salah's goal against Manchester City was his 30th this season, alongside 21 assists, indicating his vital role in the team.
Key Takeaways
- Arne Slot praises Mohamed Salah's form.
- Salah has scored 30 goals and made 21 assists this season.
- Winning trophies is crucial for Salah's Ballon d’Or chances.
- Slot emphasizes teamwork and defensive contribution.
- Liverpool leads the Premier League by 11 points.
Liverpool, Feb 25 (NationPress) Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot has commended Mohamed Salah for his remarkable performance this season. The Dutch manager firmly believes that his star forward is a top contender for the prestigious Ballon d’Or Trophy and is optimistic that his team can support Salah in clinching the award. Salah's goal against Manchester City on Sunday marked his 30th goal of the current season across all competitions, along with contributing 21 assists, which highlights his impressive statistics this season.
“It's encouraging that Mo is part of the conversation because it indicates he’s performing well and we’re succeeding as a team, but for him to maintain that status, he must replicate his outstanding performances from the past seven to eight months,” Slot commented.
“Typically, a candidate for the Ballon d'Or needs to secure a trophy, so we face a significant challenge ahead of us. What excites me is that he embraces this challenge by not only netting a crucial goal and providing an exceptional assist against Man City, but he also displayed a desire for the team to win, shown through his remarkable defensive efforts, especially in the second half.”
“I believe that if we, as a team, can achieve success, it will significantly enhance his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or,” Slot stated during a press conference.
The only player to have ever won the Ballon d’Or while representing Liverpool is Michael Owen, who claimed the prestigious Golden Ball in 2001 at the young age of 22.
Meanwhile, Liverpool officials are vigilant as Salah approaches the final months of his contract and is permitted to engage in discussions with other clubs regarding a potential free transfer in the upcoming summer.
Currently, Liverpool boasts an 11-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal as they strive to reclaim the Premier League title in the 2024-25 season, having accumulated 64 points from 27 matches.
