FA Cup: ‘What I like most is Salah’s now helping us defensively too’: Arne Slot
Updated On: 16 February, 2026 08:43 AM IST | Liverpool | Agencies
Liverpool manager Arne Slot lauded Mohamed Salah not just for his goal and assist in the 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Brighton, but for his improved defensive work. Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal and converted a penalty, while also contributing significantly off the ball — an aspect Slot described as vital for the team’s success
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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring vs Brighton on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
Manager Arne Slot hailed Mohamed Salah’s defensive contribution in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Brighton in the FA Cup fourth Round here on Saturday.
Salah set up their second goal, scored by Dominik Szoboszlai, while also netting later from the spot, but what stood out for Slot was Salah’s performance without the ball — something that he has been criticised for in the past.
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