Salah’s Performance Declines
He is clearly dissatisfied with the current situation, and it seems he may have severed his ties with both the manager and the club’s decision-makers. The future is uncertain for all involved.
However, it’s important to acknowledge that Liverpool has weakened the support around Salah, which contributed significantly to his remarkable performance last season.
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The team’s strategy was tailored to maximize the winger’s capabilities, and for most of the season, it was effective. While Salah’s contributions, much like the team’s overall performance, waned toward the end of the season, he worked diligently to help secure the title.
He netted 29 goals and provided 18 assists—marking the first time a player has claimed the Premier League top scorer, playmaker, and player of the year awards all in the same season.
Yet, he did not achieve this success on his own.
Support for Salah has Dwindled
Throughout the season, he was often paired with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Despite their limited direct goal contributions—two key goals against Newcastle stand out—there’s no doubt that Trent’s exceptional passing ability regularly placed Salah in scoring positions more effectively than other teammates like Conor Bradley or Jeremie Frimpong.
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Additionally, Luis Diaz played a crucial role. The chemistry between the two was a highlight of the title-winning campaign.
Diaz’s aggressive pressing and ability to take on defenders helped define Liverpool’s successful season in the Premier League.
Even though he started less frequently, Darwin Nunez also contributed significantly to Salah’s achievements.
Salah Lacks the Necessary Support
The Egyptian King has publicly expressed his appreciation for working with the Uruguayan forward. This context makes Salah’s summer plea for respect for last season’s champions even more telling.
It’s evident that Salah recognized the loss of key players and attempted to raise awareness about those issues. Manager Slot has yet to establish a revamped attacking strategy following these departures.
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Instead, he seems to be placing Dominik Szoboszlai into various roles without a clear game plan, hoping for positive results.
While others may evade responsibility, Salah faces criticism—despite the fact that many factors are contributing to his declining statistics. It’s crucial to consider this: while Salah’s numbers are down, there are valid reasons behind it, particularly the coaching staff’s failure to adjust for the losses of Trent, Diaz, and Nunez.