Salah's Mixed Reception Amid Liverpool's Resilience

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah revealed that manager Arne Slot's intense half-time speech inspired their 3-1 comeback victory over Southampton after being down 1-0 at the break. Salah and Nunez scored to turn the game around, with Salah's performance extending his impressive season tally to 32 goals. Despite Liverpool's dominant Premier League performance, Salah faced criticism for his subdued display against PSG in the Champions League, where he was rated poorly by French media. These critiques focused on his struggles against PSG's defense, contrasting with his formidable league form. Slot's strategic half-time substitutions and motivational talk played a crucial role in Liverpool's resilience, demonstrating their ability to win under challenging circumstances. The victory reinforced Liverpool's lead in the Premier League, despite Salah's mixed reception in European competitions.