Liverpool: Mohamed Salah stabbed in the back

Liverpool: The English press slam Mohamed Salah

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah stabbed in the back

Nothing is going right for Mohamed Salah. After Liverpool suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing to Chelsea (1-2), the English press unleashed a wave of criticism against the Egyptian star, describing him as unrecognizable. Usually decisive and inspirational, Salah is experiencing a crisis of confidence marked by a lack of effectiveness and surprising technical errors. Following a flawless start to the season, Arne Slot’s Reds have stumbled since September, falling to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and now Chelsea. Three straight losses have reignited questions about the squad’s solidity, but most notably about the form of their attacking captain.

The Daily Mail highlights a clear drop in influence:

"Mohamed Salah is no longer leading his team like last year. This is a major concern."

The Liverpool Echo drives the point home:

"He squandered several chances and seems out of sorts. It’s becoming worrying."

The Independent echoes the same sentiment, emphasizing his struggles to adapt without Trent Alexander-Arnold, while the Mirror points to his lack of composure in front of goal.

Arne Slot steps up to defend him

Facing this barrage of criticism, Arne Slot sought to calm things down:

"He’s had plenty of chances, but he’s only human. Sometimes people forget he can’t do everything right."

With just five goals in his last twenty-one appearances, Salah will need to rediscover his edge after the international break. All eyes will be on his response.