Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has hailed Mohamed Salah as a club legend, following the forward's announcement that he will leave at the end of the season. Salah revealed on social media last week that he had agreed to terminate his contract, which was extended last summer, a year early.
Slot praised Salah's professionalism and hunger, stating: 'The first day I was impressed by his professionalism. He had nothing to prove but for himself he had a lot to prove because Mo always thinks he has to prove something every three days. That hunger never stops.' Slot added that Salah will 'always leave this club as a legend.'
The 33-year-old's early announcement ensures a fitting farewell, though Slot urged fans to support the entire team during a crucial period, including an FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City and a Champions League last-eight tie against Paris Saint-Germain. 'Mo definitely deserves that the fans give him a great farewell,' Slot said, 'but it would be perfect if it's not only about Mo.'
In positive news, Liverpool's record signing Alexander Isak is set to return to training on Thursday after three months out with a broken leg. The £125m Sweden international could feature in the Champions League away leg in Paris next week. Slot said: 'It's good to have him back because we all know who we signed and we've signed an incredible striker.'
