The head coach of Liverpool, Arne Slot, held a press conference before the match against Crystal Palace, in the anticipated encounter on Sunday, May 25, as part of the 38th and final round of the Premier League, at Anfield.

Slot said: "Mohamed Salah has had great seasons in the past, but this season is the most remarkable in terms of numbers, especially after we won the Premier League title. This achievement enhances his chances in the Ballon d'Or race, despite the fierce competition. Even if he doesn't win it this year, I am confident that he will give more next season. It is difficult to improve his individual performance, but he has a mentality that demands nothing less than the best, and this is the kind of player we need to maintain success."

Regarding Alexander Arnold, Slot said: "I haven't made a decision about his participation, but Arnold has been an important part of this exceptional season. The fans deserve to see him on the pitch at the end of the season. He is a much better defender than some think, but he doesn't always show that."

Slot added about Gomez: "Gomez was unable to play last week, but his presence in the team is extremely important, whether he plays or not. He is a beloved character in the dressing room and has a significant impact on his teammates."

He continued: "I heard that Klopp will be present in the stands on Sunday, which is great. Jurgen is a symbol of this club, and I feel proud to continue the journey after him."

Regarding the evaluation of the season, the Dutch coach said: "We competed for four titles this season and succeeded in achieving only one. The last matches were not at the required level, as we conceded 8 goals in the last 3 matches, which is unusual. We aspire to end the season with a victory over Crystal Palace."

About Luis Diaz's future with the team, he said: "Did you know Deco is a fan of Diaz? So am I. He is an amazing player, but I don't talk about rumors or players outside our team."

Concerning Soboslai's level, Slot said: "He had a good match against Brighton, especially his assist to Mohamed Salah, but if he wants to be a starter, he must compete strongly with Mac Allister and the other players."

On his aspirations for next season, he concluded his statements by saying: "Winning the Premier League title once is great, but the real challenge lies in maintaining success. We need an elite mentality, and we will start preparing for that from June 8."