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Slot responds to Salah social media post and makes Liverpool playing style point
Slot said Liverpool must adapt after Salah urged a return to Klopp-era pressing, with Champions League qualification still on the line.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed Mohamed Salah's social media post calling for a return to "heavy metal football," insisting both he and the forward want what is best for the club.
Salah, who will leave Liverpool this summer, posted the message following a 4-2 loss to Aston Villa, reflecting frustration after the Reds' disappointing title defense.
Twelve senior first-team squad members liked the post on Friday, prompting speculation about Slot's dressing room support, though he dismissed such assumptions.
Liverpool needs a point against Brentford on Sunday to guarantee a top-five finish and Champions League qualification, a priority Slot emphasized over addressing the controversy.
Slot stressed that football has evolved and the team must adapt tactically to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City next season while restoring last year's success.