Mohamed Salah spoke out after the "Reds" Liverpool dropped to 5th place in the English Premier League standings.
On 17 May 2026, Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian winger for the "Reds" Liverpool, did not hold back in criticizing his club under manager Arne Slot after a poor 2-4 away defeat to Aston Villa in the latest Premier League match, which dropped them to 5th in the table. He emphasized that the "collapsing" club needs to return to being a title-contending team by playing aggressively and intimidating opponents once again. He added that qualifying for the UCL should actually be the team's minimum goal.
Salah stated, "I have seen this club transform from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions. It requires tremendous effort, and I have done everything I can to help the club reach that point. Nothing makes me prouder than that."
"Experiencing another collapse with defeats this season is very painful and not what our fans deserve. I want to see Liverpool return to being a heavy-metal attacking team that opponents fear, and to become champions once again."
"That is the style of football I know should be played, and it is an identity that must be restored and maintained well. It is non-negotiable, and everyone who joins this club should adapt to it."
"Winning some and losing some is not what Liverpool should be about. Every team can get wins."
"Liverpool will always mean a great deal to me and my family. I want to see them continue to succeed long after I am gone."
"As I have always said, qualifying for the Champions League next season is the minimum goal, and I will do everything I can to achieve that."