Slot noted that it's uncertain whether Salah's performance was affected by not playing in the midweek match or if he lacked sharpness due to being rested. He acknowledged that Salah was given opportunities to score, but the player was unable to convert them.

Slot praised Salah's ability to find the back of the net in certain situations, citing his past performances and his career history. However, he also acknowledged that even skilled players have games where they fail to score or assist, despite being in promising positions.