Following Liverpool\u2019s 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield, Mohamed Salah struck a thoughtful tone in his post-match interview, voicing his concern over what he called a \u201cdifficult\u201d beginning to the Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n
Even though the Egyptian star found the net and reached an impressive milestone of 250 goals for the Reds, he made it clear that both he and the team are still far from their best as the club\u2019s new arrivals continue to find their feet.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not pleased with how we\u2019ve started this season,\u201d Salah told reporters, via Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a challenging season so far because we have several new players. They\u2019re top signings, but they need time to adapt.\u201d<\/p>\n
Salah frustrated despite milestone goal<\/p>\n
While Liverpool looked strong against Aston Villa and Salah grabbed his 250th goal for the club, his words underline his hunger for higher standards from himself and the squad.<\/p>\n
Perhaps that relentless mentality is what has driven his success at Anfield \u2014 and what he believes is needed again this season.<\/p>\n
After four straight league losses, Liverpool have slipped in the title race, now sitting seven points behind leaders Arsenal.<\/p>\n
Some of the club\u2019s summer signings, such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, have been criticised for slow starts, while full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez are still adjusting to the demands of playing for a club of Liverpool\u2019s stature.<\/p>\n
Salah stressed the importance of chemistry and time in getting Liverpool back to their best.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe just need time to adapt and understand each other\u2019s style,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything will come together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liverpool talisman calls for higher standards<\/p>\n
His remarks echo the message recently shared by manager Arne Slot, who has also urged patience as the new-look squad develops.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, although the victory over Aston Villa offered encouragement, Salah\u2019s honest reflection served as a reminder that this Liverpool side is still a work in progress \u2014 and he will not settle for anything below the highest level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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