Arne Slot hails Salah’s defensive role in Liverpool’s win over Chelsea

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Mohamed Salah for his all-around performance in the Reds’ 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Slot pointed at the player’s unexpected defensive contribution that helped his side reclaim their top spot.

“I said to Trent, ‘You have some competition now,’ because I saw that Mo Salah can play as a right full-back as well!” Slot said.

“His defensive effort today to help the team was just as pleasing as his goal and assist.”

Mohamed Salah – Getty image

Liverpool took the lead in the first half when Curtis Jones won a penalty, which Salah converted for his seventh goal of the season.

He later on assisted Jones to give Liverpool the lead in less than two minutes after Nicolas Jackson’s equaliser.