After Liverpool’s 2–0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield, Mohamed Salah struck a serious tone in his post-match interview, admitting he’s concerned about what he sees as a difficult start to the Premier League campaign. Although he scored in the victory — reaching an incredible milestone of 250 goals for Liverpool — the Egyptian star stressed that both he and the team are capable of much more, especially as the new arrivals continue to bed in.
“I’m not pleased with how we’ve started the season,” Salah said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
“It’s a challenging period because we have new players. They’re top signings, but they need time to adapt.”
Salah unhappy despite milestone goal
Even after a strong performance against Villa, Salah’s comments show his hunger for higher standards. That mentality is likely a major factor behind his success at the club. Liverpool have slipped in the title race after four straight league defeats, falling seven points behind Arsenal.
Recent criticism has been directed at new signings such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, while summer full-back additions Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have struggled to find consistency and cope with the expectations of playing for Liverpool.
Salah emphasised that patience and cohesion are essential.
“We just need time to understand each other and start connecting on the pitch,” he added.
“Everything will come together.”
Liverpool leader demands higher standards
His message aligns with manager Arne Slot’s recent calls for calm and continuity. Despite the positive result, Salah’s honest reflection highlights that Liverpool’s season is still a work in progress — evolving, not perfected. As always, he expects the very best from himself and those around him.
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