A great challenge - Slot believes Liverpool can help Mo Salah win Ballon d'Or

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to win Ballon d'Or award.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has thrown his weight behind Mohamed Salah's bid to win this year's Ballon d'Or award.

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Slot believes that the Egyptian forward has a good chance of claiming the prestigious individual honor, but stressed that it will require a collective effort from the team.

What Slot said

Speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash against Newcastle United, Slot said, "It would make his chance only bigger. But in football, it's always like this: you need the team to win an individual prize, and that's what Mo understands at the moment really well."

Slot highlighted Salah's impressive work-rate and performances over the past seven or eight months, which have kept him in the discussion for the Ballon d'Or award.

"It's a good thing that Mo is in the discussion because it means he does well and it means we are doing well," Slot added.

However, the Dutch tactician also emphasised that winning a major trophy, such as the league or Champions League, is often a crucial factor in determining the Ballon d'Or winner.

"I think in general, someone that wins the Ballon d'Or needs to win something as well, so it is a great challenge in front of us but also in front of him," Slot said.

With Salah in fine form and Liverpool competing on multiple fronts, Slot is optimistic about the team's chances of success, which could ultimately boost Salah's bid for the Ballon d'Or award.