Mo Salah admits one thing about Arne Slot at Liverpool that really surprised him

Liverpool star has admitted Arne Slot surprised him with the speed with which he has been able to deliver success. Slot has led the club to glory in his first season at the helm, also reaching the final and topping the first ever league phase before .

The former Feyenoord boss didn't change much in terms of personnel, with the only new face added to the squad which finished third under last season. However, matched last season's points tally with four games to spare, and that has been enough to lock up top spot early as rivals have floundered.

“I didn’t expect us to win so quickly," Salah told France . "Who could have predicted that the transition would be successful so quickly? No one, I think.

"In pre-season, Arne came to see me and asked me to be an example for the other players. I told him not to worry because I’m always at my best, not to set an example, but because that’s who I am. He told me what he expected of me in the game, with a lot of responsibilities in running, which I liked.”

Salah has top-scored for Liverpool this term, and leads the Premier League overall in both goals and assists. His return has helped Slot's team cruise to top spot, with injuries impacting last season's top two and , and the Egypt star suggested their new manager helped them fix some of the issues encountered during Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge.

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“Arne is very direct, he re-established the competition, whereas with Jürgen, we were perhaps a little too much in our comfort zone towards the end," Salah added. "Arne and his staff are more open to discussion, to sharing feelings, I think that was important in my performances. And, above all, it led us to success.”

Salah has scored 28 goals in 35 appearances this season, also contributing 18 assists. He now holds , which was previously held by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

Former Liverpool star has expressed similar surprise at the speed with which Slot has won his first trophy. "I don't think anyone predicted this, not even the biggest Liverpool supporter," .

"To win the league title is just 'wow'. We know how hard it's been over the last few years for Jurgen Klopp and he's created some of the best Liverpool teams the club has ever seen. To win the league in the first season for Slot is out of this .

"I like that he's done it his way. He hasn't tried to be Jurgen Klopp or imitate him except for the microphone after . I thought that was a brilliant moment and sums up Liverpool - that no-one is bigger than the club."

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