Salah: Hoping to Score in the Derby to Help the Team; More Emphasis on Possession Under Slot

On August 31, the focus of the third round of the Premier League will be on the match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ahead of the derby, Liverpool’s official website interviewed Salah about topics of interest.

Salah stated that he will do his utmost to help Liverpool secure a victory: “I will stay focused on the pitch and give my all to help the team win the game. I understand what this match means for this city and our fans. If I can score, it will greatly increase our chances of winning.”

This is Salah’s eighth season with Liverpool, and he spoke about his experience playing for the Reds: “During my time at Liverpool, I’ve grown a lot. My children are now true Liverpudlians in terms of language and accent. As a player, I have made significant progress and have become one of the most experienced players on the team. I have won almost everything here, and my role both on and off the pitch has changed. I am calmer now and have a better understanding of football. When you’re younger, you tend to be more emotional, but now I can control my emotions well and set a good example for the younger players.”

Salah then talked about the new manager Slot: “The style of play has changed, and we now place more emphasis on ball possession. Under Klopp, we emphasized the speed and quality of counterattacks. Now, when we have the ball, we focus more on controlling possession. The current system is quite different from before, but we are adapting well so far, and everything is going smoothly. Hopefully, we can continue this way until we win the title.”