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Arne Slot uses just one word to describe Mohamed Salah’s time at Liverpool right after 2-1 win vs LOSC Lille
Mohamed Salah continues to lead Liverpool from the front as he scored the opening goal in their 2-1 victory against LOSC Lille in the Champions League.
Curtis Jones played a stunningly incisive pass to find Mohamed Salah in acres of space, who caressed the ball past Lucas Chevalier to hand Arne Slot’s side the lead.
Lille striker Jonathan David, who raved about Liverpool scored the equaliser in the 62nd minute but just five minutes later, Harvey Elliott’s deflected strike sealed yet another win for the hosts at Anfield.
It was a proud night for both Liverpool and Salah, who has now scored 50 goals in Europe for the Reds.
Salah, who is out of contract this summer is having a truly special season in what could potentially be his final campaign in a Liverpool shirt.
After the contest, Arne Slot was quizzed about his superstar forward.
Arne Slot hails “special” Mohamed Salah after Liverpool vs LOSC Lille
The Dutchman would have been delighted to see the Reds maintain top spot in the Champions League table as they have a three-point gap over Barcelona.
Slot’s side have been a force to be reckoned with in Europe’s elite competition, winning seven out of their seven games this season.
When Arne Slot was informed that Salah has scored 50 European goals for Liverpool after his latest strike against Lille, the word that instantly come to his mind was “special.”
Slot said via BeanymanSports: “Special is I think the word to describe Mo’s performance. At this club, the best or maybe there are even better words to use but he’s done outstanding for this club for so many years and still he does.”
“Today, great goal, if Mo goes on a one-v-one, there’s a serious chance that he’s going to score.”
Arne Slot went on to claim that the work rate from his players to win the ball back in the build-up to Salah’s goal is the endeavour that explains they are topping the Premier League table so far.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
“But this goal we scored probably tells you a lot about why we are top of the league and why we are doing so well because the work rate from the players that won the ball back before Curtis gave the great pass to Mo tells you why we are doing so well.”
Slot lauded Salah’s professionalism as the £34 million () man’s one quality that has “impressed” him the most since joining Liverpool as he feels the Champions League winners knows what it takes to perform every few days.
Salah, described as a “machine” by Anthony Gordon has been one of the most consistent players on the planet for several years now as he continues to deliver in a red shirt.
Mohamed Salah stats in Liverpool vs LOSC Lille
Arne Slot will be relieved after witnessing the Egyptian icon return to form, considering he has been relatively quiet recently.
Liverpool have some of the biggest match-winners in the world but none more dependable than Salah.
It is imperative for the former Roma winger to continue popping up with goals and assists until the remainder of the season as Arne Slot would be hoping to triumph on multiple fronts. Here are Salah’s statistics from his latest outing.
| MOHAMED SALAH STATS IN LIVERPOOL VS LILLE | |
| GOALS | 1 |
| TOUCHES IN OPPOSITION BOX | 9 |
| XG + XA | 1.95 |
| ACCURATE PASSES | 21/28 |
| ACCURATE LONG BALLS | 2/2 |
| TOUCHES | 42 |
The number showcase that Salah was typically efficient against the French giants.
A combined xG and xA (Expected goals and expected assists) of 1.95 suggests how dangerous he was despite taking just 42 touches of the ball.
Salah’s movement has been lauded in the past and his nine touches in the box exemplify how much of a thorn he was in Lille’s side.
Salah has been compared to Lionel Messi and in fairness, he is carrying the burden of this Liverpool side on his shoulders in a similar manner to how the Argentine did at Barcelona.
The in-form forward played the full 90 minutes against Lille but he is expected to start against Ipswich Town on the weekend as Arne Slot will hope he can step up to the plate for him once again.
