Following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield, Mohamed Salah struck a reflective tone in his post-match comments, expressing concern over what he described as a “tricky” start to the Premier League season.
Although the Egyptian striker scored in the victory, marking another milestone performance and reaching 250 goals for the Merseyside club, he insisted he and the team have more to offer as new signings continue to arrive.
“I’m not happy with this start to the season” Salah told reporters after the match, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
“It’s a tricky season for us because we have some new players. They are very good signings, but they need time to adapt to the team.”
Mo Salah is unhappy with his team’s poor start
Despite Liverpool’s strong performance against Aston Villa, with Salah scoring his 250th goal for the club, the winger’s comments show he demands more of himself and his teammates.
Perhaps this attitude is the reason for his success with the Premier League club and he wants more this season.
After four consecutive league defeats, the Reds have lost ground in the Premier League title race against Arsenal and fallen seven points behind them in the table.
The form of Liverpool’s new signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz has been criticized while Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, the club’s new full-backs who joined the club in the summer, have struggled to settle in at the club and cope with the pressure of playing for a club like Liverpool.
Salah stressed that adaptation is key to getting back to Liverpool’s best form.
“We just need time to adapt and get to know each other’s games.” he continued.
“Everything will be fine.”
Liverpool star demands more from teammates
His words echo Arne Slot’s recent comments on the need for patience and continuity.
Ultimately, while victory over Aston Villa offered optimism, Salah’s frank assessment served as a reminder that Liverpool’s journey this season is one of evolution rather than immediate perfection.
The club talisman expects nothing less than the highest standards from himself and his teammates.
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