With much of the 2024-25 season behind us, several names appear as potential Ballon d’O or candidates, with Mohamed is wrong Among the Frontrunnarna. Liverpool Coach Arne Slot recently discussed what Salah needs to do to secure the prestigious price.
At 32 years old and during the last year of its contract, Salah has continued to prove himself as one of the world’s top playersConsistently breaks target points. On the question of Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances praised Slot its form and emphasized the importance of maintaining it:
“It’s amazing that Mo is in (Ballon d’Er) discussion because it means he performs well, and that means we can do well as a team“Slot said during a press conference before Liverpool’s game against Tottenham Hotspur. “But in order to stay in the discussion, he must continue to deliver the same performances he has had in the last seven or eight months. “
Despite Salah’s impressive number, slot made it clear to win the Ballon d’Or requires more than just individual shine. “I generally believe someone who wins Ballon d’O or needs to win something too. So it is a big challenge ahead of us, but also in front of him“Said the coach.
Slots points have weight, As the latest Ballon d’Or winner came not only from exceptional individual performances but from large trophiesas the Champions League or International Cups. LiverpoolWith an 11-point lead in the Premier League and strong hopes in the Champions League, in an excellent position for both Salah and the coach is to target collective success.
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In Europe’s five best leagues, the Salah leads the accusation. During the season 2024-25, the Egyptian has forward 30 goals and registered 21 assists. His closest competitor, Harry KaneFollows with 27 goals.
Salah’s future still in the air
As Salah continues to enjoy his second best season when it comes to target contributions On Liverpool-Sandra only to his debut 2016-17 campaign, where he netted 44 goals and recorded 14 Assist-forgans his contract situation uncertainly.
Slot was asked about the challenges of keeping Salah in view of his current form, and he replied: “You can see both roads. You can say the better he does, the more expensive he can become. And if he did really badly, we would have other thoughts on extending his contract. So I believe for everyone, It is the best he brings with him the performances he does now. “
Reports from England suggest Salah is likely to renew its contract with Liverpool, although interest from Saudi Arabia may complicate negotiations. Meanwhile, the Egyptian star is focused on having a record season and potentially becoming the second African player who ever won the Ballon d’Or.
