Arne Slot has praised Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson after the pair received an emotional farewell from supporters following Liverpool FC’s Premier League draw with Brentford FC on the final day of the domestic season.
Although Liverpool were held to a draw at Anfield, attention after the match quickly shifted toward the departure of two of the club’s most influential players of the modern era.
Slot said the tribute delivered by supporters was fitting for players who helped define one of the most successful periods in Liverpool’s recent history.
The Dutch coach acknowledged the atmosphere created by the Anfield crowd and highlighted the role supporters played in marking the occasion.
Both Salah and Robertson leave Liverpool after nine years at the club, a period during which they helped the Reds secure nine major trophies.
Their departures bring an end to a partnership that played a significant role in Liverpool’s domestic and European success over nearly a decade.
Salah and Robertson both arrived at Anfield during the summer of 2017.
Salah joined from AS Roma and immediately made an impact by breaking the Premier League scoring record for a 38-game season during his debut campaign.
Robertson, meanwhile, arrived from Hull City for what was initially viewed as a modest transfer fee after Hull’s relegation from the Premier League.
Over time, the Scotland international developed into one of the most productive full-backs in Premier League history and eventually became the defender with the highest number of assists in the competition.
Together, the two players transformed Liverpool’s attacking approach from wide areas and became central figures in the club’s resurgence under successive managers.
The farewell ceremony after the Brentford match reflected the status both players hold among Liverpool supporters, with fans paying tribute to two footballers widely regarded as modern club legends.
Slot also addressed the challenge of rebuilding the squad following the departures.
The Liverpool manager adopted an optimistic tone while discussing the club’s plans for next season and suggested that improving player fitness and availability would already strengthen the squad considerably.
He also confirmed that Liverpool intend to make additions during the transfer window, with the club aiming to recruit one or two players as part of preparations for the next campaign.
The departures of Salah and Robertson mark the conclusion of a major chapter in Liverpool’s recent history, with the pair contributing heavily to the club’s achievements across domestic and European competitions.
For supporters, the emotional scenes at Anfield served as recognition of the impact both players made during their years on Merseyside.
While Liverpool now prepare for a new phase under Slot, the contributions of Salah and Robertson are expected to remain a defining part of the club’s modern era.
