There’s a lot of chatter around Anfield that Arne Slot might be thinking about moving on from Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian star has proven himself time and again, and if Saudi clubs come in with a massive offer, it could be tough for Liverpool to turn it down. Some fans are suggesting the Reds should cash in on Salah’s value this summer. Sure, with Salah turning 32, rejecting a huge offer might seem imprudent, but saying he has nothing left to offer Liverpool is just absurd.

Today, we’ll delve into how Arne Slot can still harness the brilliance of the Egyptian King. But before we get started, please hit that like button and subscribe to the channel for your daily dose of Liverpool news.

First, let’s look at how the new manager might impact Salah. Slot frequently switches between a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-3-3 formation, attacking with a 3-2-5 or 2-3-5 shape. He prefers his wingers to stay high and wide, stretching the opposition's defense and creating space for advancing midfielders. This aggressive strategy is similar to Klopp’s approach with his front three.

So, where does Salah fit in? His role wouldn’t change drastically, but he would need to stay wider and take on defenders more often. Although Salah has recently become more of a ball-to-feet winger, his dribbling and offensive actions have increased over the past three seasons, making him less of a 1v1 threat. However, his creativity and ability to combine with teammates could flourish under Slot.

Salah’s expected goals and assists hit a peak last season, and he ranks high in key passes and passes into the penalty area. Despite his age, his creativity and goal threat remain invaluable. With the right support, Salah can keep generating quality scoring chances.

Defensively, Salah’s work rate has dipped, and Slot's pressing system might expose this. But what if Salah becomes the number 10 in Slot’s 4-2-3-1 formation? His exceptional creativity and goal threat make him an ideal candidate for this role, where he wouldn’t need to work as hard defensively.

Slot has successfully transitioned players like Calvin Stengs from wingers to central playmakers, and Salah could follow this path. As a number 10, Salah could dictate play from deep and central areas, leveraging his vision and creativity. His maturity and improved decision-making make him perfect for this role, allowing him to make key passes and attack spaces effectively.

Switching Salah to a central role would also hide his defensive shortcomings, as he would press center backs and cut passing lanes instead of covering wide areas. This strategic shift could maximize his creativity and goal-scoring threat while minimizing his defensive workload.

However, this transition would require Liverpool to address the right-wing position in the transfer window. With Cody Gakpo better suited to the left and Diogo Jota’s injury record, only Harvey Elliott remains, and he’s more effective in central areas.

What do you think? Should the Reds sell Salah if a mega-money offer comes from Saudi Arabia, or should Slot unlock a new version of the player? Should Salah stay on the wing, or would it be better to convert him to a number 10? If so, who should Liverpool target for the right wing?

Arne Slot's new plan for Mo Salah is brilliant!

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