Arne Slot enjoyed another positive night in Marseille, a place where he has good memories from his time with Feyenoord. This time, his Liverpool side delivered a strong away performance, beating Marseille and extending their unbeaten run to 13 games in all competitions.
The win was especially important for Slot and Mohamed Salah. It was Liverpool’s first victory in a match Salah started since early November, easing recent tension after Salah’s interview and allowing both player and manager to move forward together. Slot admitted Liverpool need Salah’s goals, saying no one in the club’s history is better at scoring than
Although Salah missed chances and didn’t add to his Champions League goal tally, Slot praised his professionalism after returning fit enough to play 90 minutes following time away. Liverpool scored three goals anyway, showing confidence in a new tactical setup that left Slot encouraged.
Summer signings Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez provided width, allowing Salah to focus more on attacking. Pundits praised the balance, saying Salah looked sharper and more dangerous with fewer defensive duties.
Despite the win, Slot admitted Liverpool still struggle against teams that sit deep in defence, known as a “low block”. Former captain Steven Gerrard agreed the performance deserved praise but urged Slot to stop focusing on that issue.
For now, though, this was a night for Liverpool to enjoy — and another memorable European evening for Arne Slot in southern France.
