Mohamed Salah has expressed his confidence in Liverpool’s current form following their 3-2 victory over Southampton on Sunday, which extended their lead over Manchester City to eight points at the top of the Premier League.
Salah, who scored twice to secure the win, acknowledged that despite Manchester City’s recent struggles, they remain a formidable opponent.
“Manchester City are still Manchester City. They’re going through a tough time now but they’ve just got really good players,” the Egyptian winger told Sky Sports, reflecting on their position ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield.
With Liverpool now sitting comfortably atop the league, Salah’s performance against Southampton was a reminder of his importance to the team.
“I’m fine. Hopefully we can continue on this path. I hope we beat Manchester City and the lead becomes eleven points,” he added, showing his determination to capitalize on the Reds’ current momentum.
Salah’s brace against Southampton not only added to his growing tally this season but also helped boost Liverpool’s morale ahead of a critical series of matches, including high-profile encounters with both Real Madrid in the Champions League and Manchester City in the Premier League.
The 32-year-old star emphasized his team’s game plan, which he felt was executed effectively in the win at St. Mary’s. “Our game plan was good, we played our game and I was confident we would have our chances,” he said, reflecting his belief in Liverpool’s continued success as they look to build on their impressive form.
With the Premier League title race heating up, Salah’s focus remains firmly on the task at hand, and his sights are now set on extending Liverpool’s lead, starting with next Sunday’s crucial showdown against Manchester City.
