Arne Slot praised Salah highly after Liverpool's victory

After the match against Brighton, manager Arne Slot expressed great admiration for Salah.

Liverpool continued their FA Cup journey with a solid and effective performance as they defeated Brighton 3-0 at Anfield. The highlight of the game was Mohamed Salah, who made a significant impact with a clever assist and a penalty goal.

After the game, Arne Slot showed his satisfaction with his player. The Dutch coach emphasized the all-around value Salah brings: “It's fantastic that he scored again, but what I appreciate most is that besides scoring, he contributes greatly to the team's defense, and that is wonderful.”

Although this goal was only Salah's second since early November in a season that hasn’t truly exploded, his performance against Brighton demonstrated his adaptation to a new role. From a pure attacking spearhead, Salah is evolving into a linking player, contributing both in pressing and defensive support.

After the match, Salah also expressed respect for his teammate Dominik Szoboszlai. The 33-year-old striker did not hesitate to praise the Hungarian midfielder: “Dominik is an extraordinary player. To me, he is one of the best players in the world right now. His energy, skill, and fighting spirit make the entire team better.”

On the other hand, Brighton continued their disappointing run with their fourth defeat in the last five matches. Coach Fabian Hurzeler lamented the team’s failure to capitalize on clear chances late in the first half: “The moments that decide matches, unfortunately, went the wrong way. Liverpool’s goal came unexpectedly. We had two big chances that we should have converted.”

The 3-0 victory has taken Liverpool into the fifth round of the FA Cup and strengthened faith in Arne Slot’s philosophy. With key players like Salah regaining rhythm and young talents continuing to develop, the "Red Brigade" is showing a balanced blend of experience and fresh energy.