Salah needs trophies to win Ballon d'Or - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes his team need to win a trophy this season for Mohamed Salah to have a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or.

Salah is the favourite to claim the individual prize after enjoying a stellar individual campaign for Liverpool. The 32-year-old has already registered 30 goals and 21 assists in all competitions this season, having scored and assisted in the 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the weekend.

"It's mostly about attackers although the last winner was a midfielder [Rodri]," Slot said, when asked about the likelihood of Salah winning the award.

"It's a good thing Mo is in the discussion as that means he is doing well and that means we are doing well. For him to stay in that discussion he should bring the same performances as he has done for seven or eight months now. In general, someone who wins the Ballon d'Or needs to win something as well.

"That is a great challenge in front of us and in front of him. What I liked a lot is that he takes this challenge with a big goal and assist against City but defensive work-rate in second half particularly was outstanding and that is what it takes for us to have the chance to win something. If we as a team win something he has a far better chance to win an individual prize like the Ballon d'Or."