Thanks in part to Mohamed Salah’s goal anniversary, Liverpool FC has taken a convincing step out of its crisis. Coach Arne Slot is enthusiastic, while Salah shares his views on the recent defeats.
Just under seven months ago, Liverpool FC fans were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief: Mohamed Salah extended his expiring contract after some back and forth. However, the prolific striker was only able to maintain his outstanding form, which had more than earned him the contract, in phases during the 2025/26 season. On Saturday evening, however, everyone was once again thrilled with him. His goal shortly before the half-time whistle not only paved the way for a convincing 2-0 home win against Aston Villa, but was also a milestone: Salah’s 250th goal in a Liverpool FC jersey. “That’s huge,” enthused coach Arne Slot. “Scoring 250 goals is incredible – let alone for one club. You don’t see that very often in football these days.”
After a difficult few weeks, during which it was clear how much he missed playmaker Trent Alexander-Arnold, Slot also explicitly praised Salah for the way he handled long balls and worked hard at the back. “This combination of things meant that I was pleased with his performance tonight.”
Salah himself said he was “proud” and ‘happy’ about his goal milestone, but was even more delighted with the “important win” ahead of the matches against Real Madrid (Tuesday, Champions League) and Manchester City (Sunday, Premier League) on TNT Sports. “I’m glad we’re back on track now.”
Salah: “I said from the beginning that it would be a complicated season for us.”
The recent slump of six defeats in seven competitive games came as little surprise to the 33-year-old. “I said from the beginning that it would be a complicated season for us,” he said, referring to the prominent arrivals and departures. “We just need time to adjust.”
Against Villa, the Reds were also helped by the fact that the fans were behind the team from the start. “When you’re in a difficult situation as a club, as a team—and it’s a difficult situation for me too—and you get that support, it’s something that makes this club so special,” Slot enthused at his press conference. The mood around Anfield seems to have turned. The next two top matches will show how sustainable that is.