Van Dijk Reveals Mohamed Salah's Secret at Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk confirmed that his teammate Mohamed Salah remains a key and crucial player for Liverpool despite the recent crisis with the club's management and coach Arne Slot last December.
Van Dijk explained that what Salah does behind the scenes is not seen by the public, but he plays a significant role in the team's success.
The crisis dates back to last December when Salah sat on the bench for three consecutive matches, which led to his exclusion from the match against Inter Milan, before returning to the starting lineup and scoring one goal and assisting another in the FA Cup match against Brighton on Saturday.
Van Dijk said in his media statements yesterday, Sunday:
"Mo is still important, and for me as a captain, it is essential to have him by my side. His presence is beneficial for the team, and people do not know what Mohamed Salah does behind the scenes that is crucial for the team's success."
He added:
"Salah contributes more than just scoring goals. It is true that the focus lately has been on his goals, but that is part of his life; he has raised his standards high, and when his goals are absent, he faces criticism."
Van Dijk pointed out that Salah needs to stay calm and continue to make an impact both on and off the pitch, emphasizing:
"He still has a lot to offer us, and we hope to see him achieve success during the remainder of the season."
Liverpool is currently in sixth place in the Premier League with 42 points, and they have also qualified for the Round of 16 in the Champions League and the FA Cup, reflecting the team's continued competition on all fronts.
