Playing for Cameras: Fans notice something different with Salah

The Arne Slot era is here and Liverpool icon, Mohamed Salah is at the forefront to pioneer it.

Mohamed Salah delivered a shocker for Liverpool fans as he broke from his usual reserved demeanor to celebrate wildly after scoring in Liverpool’s 2-0 triumph over Ipswich Town. Under new boss Arne Slot, the Egyptian King showed a side rarely seen during the Klopp era—his uncontainable joy after netting Liverpool’s second goal in their Premier League opener.

Diogo Jota set the ball rolling in the second half, but it was Salah’s goal and his exuberant celebration that stole the spotlight. The winger, known for his calm post-goal reactions, threw caution to the wind as he raced to the corner flag, mimicked shooting arrows, and leapt into the air before embracing teammates Jota and Luis Diaz.

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Fans quickly picked up on this rare display of emotion, with one supporter tweeting, “Salah’s actually celebrating! We’re winning everything this season!” Another fan admitted to replaying the moment over 30 times, mesmerized by Salah’s uncharacteristic excitement.

What’s more, Salah’s goal cemented his place in Premier League history as he surpassed legends like Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney with his ninth opening-weekend strike—a record-breaking feat that might just explain his rare display of exuberance. With 300 goal involvements in 350 appearances for Liverpool, Salah has reached a milestone for the Reds, signaling what’s to come under Slot’s leadership.

Is this the start of a new, more animated Salah? Liverpool fans are here for it.