Salah opens up on Liverpool overhaul

Salah discusses the club’s busy window and his leadership role while earning a third PFA award

Salah weighs Liverpool overhaul after record transfer spree

Mohamed Salah says it is too early to claim Liverpool are stronger after their record transfer splurge. He notes the club is signing very good talent and also letting some great players leave, and he stresses the need to guide the new signings as they adjust to life at Anfield under intense media scrutiny.

Salah was named PFA Player of the Year for a third time on Tuesday as Liverpool clinched the Premier League title last season under coach Arne Slot. He has signed a new two year deal, keeping him at Anfield for about a decade. The squad has added several players, with four making their league debuts in a 4-2 win over Bournemouth: Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerez and Florian Wirtz. The club also faced the death of Diogo Jota. Salah says he and teammates like Virgil van Dijk are sharing experience to help the younger group cope with Liverpool’s demands and the media spotlight.

Liverpool’s summer overhaul signals a club trying to blend proven excellence with fresh talent. Salah’s stance as mentor highlights a practical need: talent alone is not enough if players cannot adapt to Anfield’s expectations. The emphasis on leadership suggests a broader strategy to preserve team chemistry amid big spending.

The move to extend Salah’s spell and bring in high profile signings will be tested on the pitch. If new faces settle and Salah maintains top form, fans may embrace the ambition. If the cohesion falters or results dip, scrutiny will sharpen on the cost and speed of change, and on how well the veterans translate experience to the next wave of players.

Highlights

Balance and leadership will define Liverpool this season