Liverpool news as Arne Slot makes feelings clear on Mo Salah and new coach due
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Liverpool faces Brentford on Sunday in what will be Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson's farewell at Anfield, but there's still Champions League qualification at stakeLiverpool manager Arne Slot has addressed Mo Salah's pending departure from Liverpool(Image: LFC)Liverpool will draw the curtain on a thoroughly disappointing season on Sunday when it hosts Brentford at Anfield.While a place in the Champions League next season has not yet been officially confirmed, the Reds must avoid defeat against the Bees or hope that Bournemouth fails to overturn a six-goal deficit against Nottingham Forest.Nevertheless, Liverpool is in dire need of rejuvenation. While much of this campaign has been dominated by the dynamic between Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah, the latest developments see the Dutch manager address the winger's forthcoming departure.READ MORE: Alisson stance on Liverpool future amid new twist in Juventus transfer claimsREAD MORE: Florian Wirtz defends Mohamed Salah after Liverpool statement slammed by Jamie CarragherSlot's emotional farewellSlot has spoken warmly of Salah, describing their shared Premier League title triumph last season as the most cherished achievement of his managerial career.An emotionally charged occasion is anticipated at Anfield on Sunday as supporters prepare to bid farewell to both Salah and Andy Robertson.
Salah's rapport with the Liverpool boss has been strained this season, following the Egyptian's public criticism of Slot in December and a contentious social media post last week.Yet Slot insists he will look back on the Reds' success last season with immense pride, as Salah led Liverpool to its 20th top-flight championship, netting 29 Premier League goals in the process.Salah and Slot haven't always been on the same page this season(Image: Getty Images)Speaking before the Brentford fixture, Slot said: "How will I remember Mo? 100 percent last season, I think he said, and that means even more than when I said it, because he has won so many things at this club — he said the most special thing he has won was last season's Premier League title."Now I can safely say that was the most special thing I have won in my life, so I will remember that and how important he was in that season for the club.
And as a result, also for me, with all the goals he scored."We, as a club, as a team, we weren't on the same heights this season, but I will 100 percent mainly remember him for last season, and the fans should maybe remember him for all these seasons that he played for us, but my main memory will definitely be last season."New coaching appointmentLiverpool is on the verge of appointing Etienne Reijnen to Slot's backroom team, which represents the strongest indication yet that the embattled Dutchman will stay at Anfield this summer.Reijnen previously collaborated with Slot at Feyenoord and remained at the club until last Sunday, when he departed his position.It's understood that the 39-year-old former PEC Zwolle player has informed those around him that he's preparing to join the Premier League outfit, according to the Telegraph.Slot had initially intended to bring Reijnen with him to Liverpool in 2024 upon his arrival, though that move ultimately fell through. The Liverpool manager has faced considerable scrutiny over his future, particularly following the Reds' chastening 4-2 defeat away at Aston Villa earlier this month.Yet, if reports are to be believed, Slot has received a significant show of faith from the club's hierarchy, with his fellow Dutchman poised to be appointed to his backroom staff.