Arne Slot praised Mo Salah after the star player scored twice against Bournemouth, helping Liverpool maintain their lead in the Premier League. Salah’s goals not only secured a 2-0 victory but also added to his impressive record in the league.
With this win, Liverpool moved nine points ahead of Arsenal. Slot commented that winning in such close contests often requires a bit of luck. Bournemouth had a strong performance this season, previously beating teams like Manchester City and Arsenal, but Liverpool proved tougher to overcome.
Slot noted that to compete effectively, his team needed to match Liverpool’s effort and intensity. Bournemouth created several chances, even hitting the post twice. However, Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson, made several fantastic saves to keep his team ahead.
“Alisson made two or three incredible saves,” Slot said. “To win against such a competitive team, you need everyone to perform at their best.” Salah got on the scoresheet first, converting a penalty after a foul on Cody Gakpo. The decision upset the home fans, but Slot accepted it, stating the VAR confirmed the call. “It was a clear one-v-one situation,” he explained.
Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola, acknowledged the penalty could have gone either way. He felt that despite their high level of play, they needed to capitalize on every opportunity against top teams like Liverpool.
In the second half, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold left the match due to injury, which Slot said didn’t look good for his availability in the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham.
Salah’s achievements did not go unnoticed. He recently surpassed Frank Lampard to become the sixth all-time top goalscorer in Premier League history, with 178 goals. Alisson highlighted Salah’s importance, noting that while he prefers to attack, he also puts in the effort defensively for the team’s success.
Virgil van Dijk, whose contract situation is similar to Salah’s, expressed optimism, encouraging Salah to keep pushing and building on his remarkable contributions to the club.
Salah reflected on the match, saying, “It feels good scoring goals and seeing the team win.” His ongoing success adds to the excitement as Liverpool strives for further glory this season.
