'Salah' opens up after holding back for a long time, addressing painful issues following Liverpool fans' harsh remarks.
On 8 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Arne Salah, Liverpool's manager, spoke ahead of their away match against Arsenal in the 21st round of the English Premier League, a potentially pivotal game for the 2025-26 title race.
Before this match, Liverpool is in 4th place with 34 points, trailing league leaders Arsenal by 14 points. This means the Reds must win at Arsenal if they want to keep their hopes alive for the 2025-26 Premier League title.
Although Liverpool has remained unbeaten in their last 9 games, fans have criticized the team for boring football, repetitive tactics, and losing the exciting style they once had. Several matches were narrowly won or ended in tense draws late in the game.
Arne Salah responded to these criticisms, firmly stating he will not change Liverpool's philosophy or playing style. "It pains me to hear that our football is boring, but I can’t completely disagree," he said.
"I want to win as many titles as possible, but I believe I’m known as a coach whose team usually plays attacking football, and I can only say they are trying to do that."
"Of course, I don’t like to hear the word ‘boring.’ I want us to win many matches but also play football in an attractive style, which we have done this season. We have to find ways to deal with teams that play an unattractive style, which may be a smart tactic for them."
"We need to find answers to that issue, and we haven’t found enough yet. But we are working hard every day to improve in this area."