Mohamed Salah has shared the valuable advice he received from former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, which has had a lasting impact on his career.
The Egyptian forward, who has become one of the Premier League’s most prolific players during his seven years at Liverpool, revealed a conversation with Wenger that left a lasting impression. With over 200 goals in 366 appearances for the Reds, Salah has solidified his place as one of the world’s top wingers, trailing only Bukayo Saka in assists so far this season.
While Salah has played under iconic managers like Jürgen Klopp, it was Wenger’s words that particularly resonated with him. “I got advice from Arsène Wenger before,” he told Liverpool’s media team. “He was at Melwood [Liverpool’s training ground] at the time, and I asked him, ‘What’s the difference between a good player and a really good player?'”
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Wenger’s response was simple but profound: “He said, ‘I think the very, very good player is always focused on the game. Even if he doesn’t have the momentum, he stays in the game until the last minute or until the whistle.'”
Salah reflected on the advice, noting how it’s helped him maintain focus even during challenging moments. “I know there are games where I don’t have the momentum or the game isn’t going my way, but I always stay focused to finish things. I always find a way to make an impact, even when I’m not at my best. It’s normal—we’re all human.”
That mentality has been evident this season, as eight of Salah’s ten goals have come in the second half, with half of those in the final 20 minutes of matches.
Liverpool will resume action after the international break with a match against newly-promoted Southampton.