Salah said Arne Slot was “frustrated” with Liverpool’s “sloppy and slow” play before their turnaround against Southampton.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Although Southampton’s Will Smallbone shocked the hosts with a goal before halftime, Liverpool staged an impressive second-half comeback to secure a 3-1 win, keeping their pursuit of a record-equalling 20th league title on track.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While serving a suspension in the stands, Slot was visibly frustrated, holding his head in his hands after a defensive mix-up between Van Dijk and Alisson led to Southampton’s goal. However, his halftime pep talk sparked a turnaround, as Nunez and Salah scored within minutes to shift momentum. Salah later sealed the 3-1 win with a late penalty, marking his 27th goal of the season.
WHAT SALAH SAID
In an interview with Premier League Productions, Salah openly discussed the manager’s frustration during halftime.
“He was quite angry,” Salah admitted. “We were sloppy and slow in the first half, and I don’t think we played well today. To win the Champions League or Premier League, you have to win tough games like this.”
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DID YOU KNOW?
Liverpool lead the table with 70 points from 29 games, sitting 16 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who have two games in hand. The Gunners will look to narrow the gap against Manchester United on Sunday.
WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
Following their match against Southampton, Slot’s team will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg on Tuesday. They will then take on Newcastle in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday before the international break.
