Mohamed Salah has downplayed any thoughts of personal awards, including the Ballon d’Or, as he remains focused on helping Liverpool secure the Premier League title.
The Egyptian forward played a key role in Liverpool’s 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Sunday, contributing a goal and two assists to extend the Reds’ lead at the top of the table to eight points. Despite his standout performances, Salah emphasised the collective goal of winning the league over individual recognition.
“I’m not thinking about the Ballon d’Or. I want to win the Premier League,” Salah told Sky Sports after the game.
“I will do my best for the team to win a trophy. There are other teams who want to catch up with us, but we have to stay humble and focused.”
Salah’s comments came after an impressive team display, which saw Liverpool continue their march toward a record-equalling 20th top-flight title.
Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the first half, followed by Salah’s assist for Cody Gakpo, before Salah scored his own 20th goal of the season. In the second half, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota rounded off the victory, both benefiting from Salah’s vision.
Arne Slot’s team, in his first season as manager, have been relentless in their pursuit of the title, having won 23 of their 27 matches this season. Slot himself was delighted with the team’s performance, calling it a rare occasion where he could “sit back and enjoy” the match.
Salah’s comments come amid speculation over the futures of several key players, including him, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk, who could negotiate with foreign clubs starting in January. However, Salah reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool’s title ambitions.
“The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league and I want to be part of that,” he added.
