Liverpool news: Harvey Elliott sends Mo Salah message after Arne Slot’s angriest response yet

Liverpool are set for a monumental week in their season as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United after defeating Southampton in the Premier League

Liverpool continued their path to the Premier League title this past weekend after recording victory over Southampton.

The Reds’ healthy advantage at the top of the table is secure as they set a relentless pace in the division. The biggest week of Arne Slot’s season now awaits however with cup success on the horizon.

First Liverpool will be tasked with defending their lead over Paris Saint-Germain to make the Champions League quarter-final. Then there is the small matter of a visit to Wembley, where a win over Newcastle will earn Slot his first trophy since taking charge at Anfield.

With that said, Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news and rumours surrounding the club.

Slot’s anger

Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed that boss Arne Slot was plenty angry, when Liverpool entered the changing room 1-0 down against Southampton. The Dutch coach had the opportunity to directly give his verdict on his performance at the break after being forced to watch from the stands due to his ban.

The Reds’ vice-captain believes his boss’ response was justified, but reckons it is a good sign his team were able to come away victorious despite their level of performance.

“Probably the most (angry) we have seen him so far, I guess it’s a good thing he’s not been too animated so far, but I think rightfully so,” said Alexander-Arnold.

“It wasn’t good enough, we deserved to be down, but we came out second half with a point to prove and did that really early on. As a team and individuals, you’d like to be very good every single game but it’s not possible.

“You are going to have days like this where you don’t play well, you’re not proud of the performance. It’s a day you look back on it and think yeah we got the three points, that’s the most important thing.”

PSG rest

Paris Saint-Germain have sent a warning to Liverpool, ahead of their Champions League clash at Anfield, and rested their stars in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique made eight changes to his side, appearing to prioritise the European meeting after starting without Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembele.

The French side still came away victorious against Rennes, away from home. Enrique has already laid down the gauntlet, as PSG attempt to overcome their 1-0 deficit.

“I think we’ll be in the best possible shape for the Liverpool game,” Enrique said. “We’ve got nothing to lose. Our only objective is victory and that’s what we’re going for.

“Football allows for surprises; it is true that we were down and sad after the first game, but as we have analysed the game and after beating Rennes, a difficult team, it makes us hopeful. I repeat, we have nothing to lose, which makes us a more dangerous team than we usually are.”

Elliott plea

Liverpool ace Harvey Elliott hopes Mo Salah will remain with the Reds beyond the end of his current contract. The Egyptian star is enjoying his most productive season since arriving at Anfield but has yet to agree news terms, with his deal to expire in the summer.

After a brace against Southampton, Elliott was happy to heap praise on his team-mate whose efforts belie his 32 years of age. Salah tops the Premier League scoring charts and has already tied the record for most goal contributions in a single season.

“I’ve said too much about him, he just keeps proving the whole world wrong, each and every season,” said Elliott.

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