The forward of England's 'Liverpool' club, Mohamed Salah, shared his thoughts on the changes related to the new head coach Arne Slot and the new phase of the team. He also provided interesting insights about the departure of the club's former coach Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot's working style.
"To be honest, I didn't expect to achieve results this quickly with Slot. No one believed that everything would change so rapidly, actually," said the Egyptian star player.
According to Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot established a special communication with the players from the very first days of his arrival at the club. During the pre-season training camps, Slot approached him, emphasizing that he is a role model for other players, which increased his sense of responsibility.
"His first conversations with me were very effective. Arne clearly outlined what he expects from me and my specific tasks in organizing attacks. I told him that he shouldn't worry at all, and that I am ready to work at my maximum in every game. I do this not just to set an example for others, but because it is my usual style," Salah continued.
The player also noted that Slot significantly increased the internal competition within the team. In Salah's opinion, during Jurgen Klopp's management, sometimes the team players felt too comfortable, which might have lowered the quality of play.
"I think that under Klopp, we sometimes got stuck in a comfort zone. Arne Slot and his staff eliminated that comfort and intensified the competition for every position in the team," said the leader of the 'Reds'.
He also emphasized that Arne Slot's working style has unique aspects. One of the main achievements of the Dutch specialist is maintaining regular communication with the team and having direct and open conversations with the players.
"Slot's working style is based on dialogue and communication. He and his assistants always discuss our emotions with us, show interest in our internal thoughts, and establish direct contact with the players. This relationship has been a key factor in the team's successes," said Mohamed Salah.
At the end of his remarks, the player reiterated that the rapid rise of 'Liverpool' under Slot's leadership has been a pleasant surprise for everyone. He emphasized that the new head coach's modern, open, and transparent style quickly led the team to success.
Thus, Arne Slot's activity at 'Liverpool' has proven to be effective and productive from the very beginning, and the team leader Mohamed Salah acknowledged this separately.
Currently, 'Liverpool' fans are confident that the team will achieve even greater heights with the new coach.
