What Arne Slot just said about Mo Salah will delight Liverpool fans

Arne Slot has urged calm over Mohamed Salah’s recent dip in form, reassuring reporters that the Egyptian’s goals will soon start flowing again.

Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Brentford, the Dutchman touched on several key topics, including injuries, new arrivals, and tactical adjustments.

When asked about Salah’s recent missed opportunities, Slot replied:
“It’s hard for me to say exactly why this is happening — there could be many reasons. But in football, players miss chances, and Mo is human too. We’re simply not used to seeing him go a few games without scoring, but these things happen.”

He continued: “Mo has always been a consistent goalscorer for our club. I have no doubts that he’ll start finding the net again — that’s what he’s done his entire career.”

Slot’s steady reassurance will no doubt comfort fans after a frustrating spell for Liverpool’s No. 11, whose recent social media activity has reflected his frustration.

Turning to team matters, Slot also addressed the need for tactical flexibility, admitting that opponents such as Manchester United and Crystal Palace have forced Liverpool to adapt by defending in deep 5-4-1 shapes.

“We’ve had to make adjustments, and we’ve been working on that,” he explained.

The Liverpool boss went on to discuss integrating new signings and managing rotation, saying, “Every big club in the world has more than 11 players capable of starting.”

His words come after Liverpool’s major summer overhaul, which brought in Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong — two of whom featured in his latest injury update.

Slot also revealed that he’s been encouraging Cody Gakpo to better utilize overlapping full-backs in attack.

Overall, his calm and composed outlook suggests a manager focused on the long-term vision rather than short-term struggles.