“Video: Move Over Goals – Mo Salah’s Stunning Play Against Ipswich Will Have Slot Ecstatic”
“Video: Forget the Goal – Mo Salah Pulled Off a Moment Against Ipswich That Will Have Slot Over the Moon”
Mo Salah is deservedly celebrated as one of Liverpool’s and the Premier League’s all-time greatest goalscorers, but his performance today showcased another aspect of his game that may have impressed Arne Slot even more.
Liverpool’s talisman, wearing the iconic number 11, netted his 23rd goal of the season during the first half of their commanding 4-1 victory over Ipswich at Anfield. The goal, which marked Salah’s 100th Premier League strike at the historic ground, was followed by a gesture of gratitude towards Cody Gakpo for his perfectly executed assist.
The Dutch forward later stole the spotlight with a brace of his own, with one of those goals heavily influenced by Salah’s brilliance.
Salah showcased his defensive grit midway through the second half with Liverpool leading 3-0. As Jaden Philogene prepared to launch a counterattack down the left flank, the Egyptian King intervened with impeccable timing to win back possession, turning defense into another attacking opportunity for the Reds.
Philogene’s hopes of igniting an Ipswich counterattack were swiftly dashed before he even crossed the halfway line. Unaware of Salah closing in from behind, the Egyptian King expertly dispossessed him with a perfectly timed interception, snuffing out any danger in an instant.
Seconds later, Salah’s defensive effort paid dividends as Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a pinpoint cross, allowing Cody Gakpo to head the ball past Christian Walton for his second goal and Liverpool’s fourth of the afternoon.
Slot will have absolutely adored that moment from Salah! While goals often steal the spotlight, managers equally value seeing their players give everything off the ball, working relentlessly to regain possession for their team.
Salah’s determination to chase down Philogene and execute such a precise interception will have thrilled Slot, especially with Liverpool capitalizing just seconds later to score.
The Egyptian’s tireless work ethic sets the perfect example for young players, showcasing the importance of effort and commitment even when the ball isn’t at your feet. It’s a reminder that no player, no matter how talented, is above doing the so-called ‘dirty work.’
At 32, Salah continues to defy expectations, proving himself as a true phenomenon. It’s astonishing that Liverpool’s hierarchy has let his contract situation linger this long. Come on, get it sorted already!
You can watch Salah’s brilliant tracking back and interception below, courtesy of @asim_lfc on X:
Mohamed Salah is officially better than Thierry Henry and can play at right back too. #LFC 👑 pic.twitter.com/NjpkmRIdBt
— Asim (@asim_lfc) January 25, 2025