Arne Slot jokes about Manchester City's relegation after Mohamed Salah's contract comments
Arne Slot made a lighthearted comment about Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool after Salah's performance in a 2-0 win over Manchester City. Salah hinted he might not play against City again due to his contract expiring, leading Slot to joke about City's potential relegation. Salah matched Wayne Rooney's record with 36 goal contributions in the Premier League. He has scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists in 20 appearances this season, remaining a key player for Liverpool. Slot acknowledged the team's reliance on Salah but noted that other players, like Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott, are recovering from injuries. He expressed confidence in Salah's continued performance while emphasizing the need for squad depth.