Arne Slot Confident in Mohamed Salah’s Current Form at Liverpool
Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, expressed confidence in Mohamed Salah’s abilities, stating that he is not concerned about the Egyptian winger’s current form. Last season, Salah was a standout player for Liverpool, finishing as the team’s top scorer with 29 goals, alongside 18 assists, contributing significantly to their Premier League title victory.
Current Season Overview
This season, Salah has encountered a challenging start, scoring only three goals in the league. This dip comes as Liverpool struggles to reclaim their previous title-winning form despite investing around £415 million in new attacking talent over the summer.
Recent Performance
- Salah began on the bench during a recent 5-1 Champions League victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.
- He has not scored a non-penalty goal in the Premier League for seven consecutive matches.
- This is his longest goal drought since joining Liverpool in 2017.
Slot defended Salah’s performance in a media briefing, noting, “He has always scored goals for Liverpool,” and remains optimistic that Salah will find his scoring rhythm again soon.
Potential Factors Affecting Form
Slot acknowledged that various changes within the squad could impact Salah’s performance. The integration of new summer signings, including Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz, has altered Liverpool’s tactical approach. Additionally, the recent transfer of right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid may also play a role in Salah’s current struggles.
Slot stated, “It could be a factor that he has played his entire Liverpool career alongside Alexander-Arnold.” He noted that Salah has consistently found himself in promising positions but has faced difficulty converting those chances.
Looking Ahead
As Liverpool prepares for their upcoming match against Brentford, the manager hinted that they may need to adjust their tactics, especially with the possibility of Salah returning to the starting lineup due to Isak’s injury. Slot’s belief in Salah’s potential to score remains steadfast as they navigate the season ahead.
