The biggest worry heading into the upcoming match against Brentford for Liverpool’s star forward Mohamed Salah is his form. The 33-year-old Egyptian has struggled for goals from open play. He has not found the net since the first match of the campaign. With the United States struggling to find the back of the net, questions will only continue over Berhalter’s effectiveness. It even affects the scoreline, as we see Liverpool remain competitive in their first ever Premier League season.
Salah’s current season statistics are downright startling for one of the best players in the world. He’s managed just two goals in his first eight league outings. This extends his goal drought to six games. His recent performance against Manchester United came under attack. He even squandered two massive opportunities before being pulled with minutes to go. He was ditched from the starting eleven in the wake of Liverpool’s midweek thrashing of Frankfurt. This decision may point to the manager’s worries regarding his lack of form.
Managerial Insights on Salah’s Performance
As much as he is suffering, slot continued, Salah is not an exception to this phenomenon. Mo is not a unique case of this,” he said, alluding to the difficulty that players have adjusting to a roster that saw a dramatic overhaul this past summer. Slot pointed out the clubs invested more than £450 million ($600 million) on new recruits during the transfer window. He continued to stress that these changes require an adjustment period for players to establish new relationships on the pitch.
I mean, you just do your best to get guys ready for once-a-week football,” Slot surmised. But if you’re Liverpool, you play every three days or typically three times within eight days. We’ve been unfortunate this season. He expressed confidence in Salah’s ability to regain his scoring touch, stating, “The last thing I worry about is Mo starting to score goals again,” indicating his belief in Salah’s track record as a prolific scorer.
Slot underscored the value of patience and preparation. “We’ve tried to prepare him for that. We went to great lengths to prepare him for the big-time. When he came back from the national team, he was ready to go and in great shape for the Manchester United match. We believed his preparation for that was deep enough but the margins at the top are razor thin.
Assessing Salah’s Goal Drought
After winning the Premier League Golden Boot last season, Salah’s form this season has been a stark contrast to his usual output. This season’s disappointing return has Liverpool supporters and pundits scratching their heads to a deeper level than usual. They are doubting his ability to turn bright looks into goals. Slot observed that Salah had been in promising positions a lot this season but has not taken advantage of them.
He’s been in those positions frequently enough for him to net goals but perhaps not as much as with Trent, though undoubtedly still plenty of times. Slot commented, suggesting that Salah’s struggles might not solely stem from his own performance but from the team’s overall dynamics on the field.
Even with all the worries about Salah’s productivity these days, Slot continues to be hopeful about what he can provide down the line. “Because that’s what he’s done his whole life,” he asserted, expressing his belief that Salah will soon return to form and continue contributing significantly to Liverpool’s success.
The Path Forward for Salah and Liverpool
Liverpool fans get ready as their team prepares to take on Brentford, and fans can’t wait to see Salah. Will he be able to escape from his scoring slump once and for all? The pressure is increasing on him to deliver. Liverpool will be eager to start the snowball effect of positive results in a year where they’ve struggled to find consistent form. Defining match-ups await, and the gauntlet is just beginning. With little time to adjust to new formations and roles, Salah’s presence would be key with players needing to adapt on the fly.
