Liverpool news: Arne Slot makes 'tough' Mohamed Salah call as £86m replacement speaks out

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Arne Slot has spoken about Mohamed Salah's start to the season and his influence at Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC)

Arne Slot has hailed Mohamed Salah's performance against Atletico Madrid after some "tough" matches to start the season.

Real Madrid's Rodrygo, once tipped to replace the Egyptian at Liverpool, has also opened up about his future following a speculative summer.

Despite grabbing two goals in four Premier League games this season, doubts have been cast on the Reds' star winger.



A lacklustre outing against Newcastle earlier this month was poor compared to his lofty standards.

However, Salah impressed in the Champions League as Liverpool left it late to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2, and Slot has commended him for his efforts.

Newcastle, hardly ever in play with the ball, so it was tough, but Atletico was a joy to watch."

Real Madrid's Brazilian star Rodrygo was linked with a host of Premier League clubs over the summer, including the Reds.

During the transfer window, every week I was on a different team.

Rodrygo has addressed rumours from this summer(Image: Podpah)

"I even joked with my parents and friends: 'Look, today I'm on this one, tomorrow I'm on that one.' Every week I was on a different team, but, as I said, I was very calm mentally and it didn't affect me at all.

"I continued enjoying my vacation, training because I knew this [Real Madrid] was where I would continue.

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