Mohamed Salah admitted Liverpool won the Premier League faster than he expected after Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as head coach.
Slot arrived from Feyenoord in 2024 and secured the title in his first season with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield.
Slot sets expectations in pre-season
Salah said the new coach approached him before the campaign and asked him to set the standard for the squad.
Slot also explained exactly what he wanted during matches, including the amount of running expected from his leading forward.
The clarity appealed to Salah and gave the pair an immediate understanding before the competitive season began.
Direct approach changes Liverpool
Salah described Slot as direct and said the coaching staff welcomed conversations about how players felt.
He believed that openness helped his form and allowed the squad to adapt quickly after Klopp’s departure.
Salah also felt Slot restored competition to a group that had become slightly too comfortable during Klopp’s final period.
Salah drives first-season title win
The forward produced 28 league goals and 18 assists during the title-winning campaign.
His 46 combined contributions made him the central figure in an attack that delivered Liverpool’s 20th English championship.
Slot inherited an experienced side, but the speed of the success surprised even its biggest star. The title showed that Liverpool’s transition could become a renewal rather than a rebuilding year.
