Slot Backs Salah To Bow Out In Style As Liverpool Chase Silverware

Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to cap his illustrious Liverpool career with a flourish, describing the Egyptian forward as a “living legend” ahead of his expected summer departure.

Salah confirmed last week that he will leave Anfield at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable nine-year spell that has yielded 255 goals and cemented his place among the club’s all-time greats.

Despite a well-documented rift earlier in the campaign—when Salah claimed he had “no relationship” with Slot after being dropped for three consecutive matches—the forward has since re-established himself as a key figure following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

Liverpool’s season, however, hangs in the balance. The Reds currently sit fifth in the Premier League and are locked in a fierce battle to secure Champions League qualification. Nevertheless, Slot remains optimistic his side can still salvage success on multiple fronts.

They face a daunting FA Cup quarter-final away to Manchester City this weekend, before a heavyweight UEFA Champions League quarter-final showdown against holders Paris Saint-Germain.

“Hopefully he can make his legacy even more special in the coming weeks and months,” Slot told the club’s official website. “But whatever happens, he will always leave this club as a legend.”

Slot also praised Salah’s relentless drive and professionalism, highlighting his consistency and desire to perform at the highest level every three days as a defining trait.

Liverpool could also receive a timely boost with the return of Alexander Isak, who is nearing full fitness after more than three months out with a broken leg. The striker’s comeback could prove crucial as the Reds push for a strong finish on all fronts.