Liverpool manager Arne Slot has hailed Mohamed Salah as a professional, praising his ability to perform at a high level despite being away from his club for over a month. The Egyptian forward made a successful return to the team after missing several weeks with his national side, and his fitness levels were remarkably evident in the 3-0 win over Marseille.
Salah came close to scoring late on but ultimately fell just short, yet Slot was quick to acknowledge the forward's value to the team. "It says a lot about how big a professional he is that he can be away for more than a month with a different team and be so fit to play 90 minutes for us after one day's training," the manager said.
However, it was not just Salah who caught Slot's attention in this match. Defender Joe Gomez was outstanding, delivering an impressive performance after being selected by the manager despite a history of injury issues. "He has suffered a lot with injuries in the last few years and I haven't picked him sometimes when he has been fit," Slot said. "Tonight he was outstanding and so important to us winning 3-0."
For his part, Gomez will be thrilled to have made a difference in such a crucial match. As for the team's performance overall, Slot noted that while Liverpool controlled possession against Marseille, it was a more fluid game than their recent win over Burnley, where they created several more scoring opportunities.
The manager acknowledged that Marseille's passionate fans and high-quality players presented a challenge, but ultimately, his side adapted well to the conditions. One notable moment came when Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a free-kick that flew under the wall. The Hungarian forward revealed he had done some homework on the opposing team's defensive setup before taking aim.
Despite struggling to find space against Marseille, Liverpool managed to capitalize on Hamed Traoré's missed chance at 1-0, eventually going on to score three more goals and securing a comfortable 3-0 win.
Salah came close to scoring late on but ultimately fell just short, yet Slot was quick to acknowledge the forward's value to the team. "It says a lot about how big a professional he is that he can be away for more than a month with a different team and be so fit to play 90 minutes for us after one day's training," the manager said.
However, it was not just Salah who caught Slot's attention in this match. Defender Joe Gomez was outstanding, delivering an impressive performance after being selected by the manager despite a history of injury issues. "He has suffered a lot with injuries in the last few years and I haven't picked him sometimes when he has been fit," Slot said. "Tonight he was outstanding and so important to us winning 3-0."
For his part, Gomez will be thrilled to have made a difference in such a crucial match. As for the team's performance overall, Slot noted that while Liverpool controlled possession against Marseille, it was a more fluid game than their recent win over Burnley, where they created several more scoring opportunities.
The manager acknowledged that Marseille's passionate fans and high-quality players presented a challenge, but ultimately, his side adapted well to the conditions. One notable moment came when Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a free-kick that flew under the wall. The Hungarian forward revealed he had done some homework on the opposing team's defensive setup before taking aim.
Despite struggling to find space against Marseille, Liverpool managed to capitalize on Hamed Traoré's missed chance at 1-0, eventually going on to score three more goals and securing a comfortable 3-0 win.
. But at the same time, it's also crazy how injury-prone Gomez has been and he just goes out and puts on a show like that 
. You can't help but feel a little bad for him after all the setbacks. And yeah, I think Slot was spot on about adapting to Marseille - they're a tough opponent, no question. Still, 3-0 is a nice win, so you can't complain 
. The only thing that's got me thinking is how long can this winning streak go for? 
slot's gotta be loving that about him lol, and gomez was on fire too!!! 
i love how slot wasnt just praising salah but also giving props to others like szoboszlai who did some sick research on the opposing team's def 
it was a solid win for liverpool tho and they looked really fluid in the midfield 
his fitness levels r insane!!! i mean he's b back from his nati side stint and still goin strong for 90 mins! slot's right on the money, it says alot about him being a prof 
didnt think he'd do so well given all his injury probs but he stepped up big time 
the team played fluid and adapted to marseille's setup, def not easy opponents 
. and gomez too, i was worried that slot would stick him on the bench but he delivers and makes all the difference, good for the lad 
I'm so hyped for our boys! Arne Slot is literally the best manager ever for acknowledging how professional Mohamed Salah is 
His fitness levels were insane and he was SO crucial to us winning 3-0! Dominik Szoboszlai's free kick goal was pure magic 
And let's not forget about the squad's overall performance – they adapted so well to Marseille's intensity and capitalized on those scoring opportunities 
Slot's praise for Salah is no surprise, the guy's a beast on the pitch! 
. And Gomez getting picked despite his injury history? Yeah, that's because the manager wants to keep him happy...not because of any actual talent. Meanwhile, Traoré missing an easy chance and still gets praised 
. The whole thing feels like a scripted win for Liverpool. That free-kick from Szoboszlai was just plain lucky.
- yeah the guy has been away for ages but he still manages to pop up like a pro! it's not just about his fitness levels, though... Gomez was on fire tonight too 
was pure class! but what really stood out to me was how well Liverpool adapted to Marseille's high-intensity game - they didn't back down at all and ended up dominating possession 
it's a win-win all around for the Reds! 
He's like a new man after all those injury issues. I'm not surprised though, Slot knows his players well. The way they dominated possession against Marseille was impressive, but it was nice to see them adapt and capitalize on mistakes like Hamed Traoré's missed chance. Dominik Szoboszlai's goal was so cool too! He really knows how to pick the right moment to strike 
Salah is defo one of the most professional players out there, no cap 
! I mean, being away for over a month and still coming back strong like that? 
. The team's performance was solid, but I wish they'd capitalized on more scoring opportunities 
. Still, 3-0 win is nothing to sneeze at 
Arne Slot is literally giving props to Mohamed Salah for being a total pro despite not playing for Liverpool in like forever 
He's been dealing with injuries, but tonight he was UNSTOPPABLE 
️ That Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick tho 
i mean i'm not even a huge coffee drinker but there's something about that green tea flavor that just hits the spot 
Arne Slot is speaking truth, Mo Salah is literally a machine 
! I mean, being away for a month doesn't faze him, he's still gonna bring the fire 
. I mean, the guy is away with his national team for weeks, and then he comes back and still manages to be so fit? That's dedication, bro! 