Anfield's King in Crisis? British Press Claims FSG Are Beginning to Regret Massive Deal

British outlet says FSG faces dilemma as Egyptian star struggles to justify contract extension beyond age 30

Anfield's King in Crisis? British Press Claims FSG Are Beginning to Regret Massive Deal

The British newspaper Mirror's raised serious questions over Mohamed Salah’s current form claiming that his recent decline has left Liverpool’s Fenway Sports Group FSG in difficult position after making rare exception to their long standing policy of not renewing contracts for players over 30.

Salah’s Contract: Exception to the Rule

According to Mirror, Liverpool’s owners "broke their own rules" when they renewed Salah’s contract last April for 2 more year despite his repeated hints that he was entering his "final season" with the club.

The decision was driven largely by fan pressure following years of decisive goals & assists that'd cemented Salah’s legendary status at Anfield.

However the newspaper added that only 6 month after the renewal, many observers are beginning to think FSG’s original stance on older players might have been right.

Decline in Performance

The report highlighted that Salah’s output has dipped noticeably:

• 2 goal in his last 9 match of last season.
• 2 more goal in 7 match this season.
• That’s one goal every 4 game a far cry from his prolific best.The paper also noted drop in creativity pointing out that Salah's only 3 assist in his last 17 Premier League match with his on pitch spark "largely faded"

Mo Salah needs to prove Liverpool were right to break FSG's golden rule with latest movehttps://t.co/N7huJdKOd8pic.twitter.com/mWOsNdnElJ

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) October 12, 2025

Lessons from Past Decisions

Mirror drew comparisons to former Liverpool forwards Sadio Mane & Roberto Firmino whose contracts weren't extended once they reached their 30s.

• Mane was sold to Bayern Munich in 2022 at age 30.
• Firmino was allowed to leave for Al Ahli in 2023 at age 31.

In contrast Salah (now 33 years old) was the only member of that legendary trio to receive new long term deal running until summer 2027.

"Time to Repay the Faith"

The report concluded that Salah now owes it to the club & ownership to "repay the faith shown in him" and silence growing doubts about his sharpness.

Mirror wrote that the Egyptian must prove FSG were right to make exception for him and justify their decision "on the pitch, not just by reputation"

❌ "I wouldn't have re-signed Salah!"

😫 "He's not contributing! Lost his pace, does nothing but give the ball away!"

This #LFC fan thinks Salah's time as an elite player is over, and predicts the club will try to sell him to Saudi Arabia in January! 😳 pic.twitter.com/GSLWXF2flJ

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) October 10, 2025