Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed confidence in Mohamed Salah’s ability to regain his goal-scoring form, despite the Egyptian forward’s recent struggles. Salah, who was instrumental in Liverpool’s success last season with 29 goals and 18 assists, has scored just three league goals this term. As a result, he was benched for the team’s 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, with Slot opting to start summer signings Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz in a new formation.
However, Slot is not concerned about Salah’s current drought, saying, “The last thing I worry about is Mo scoring goals again. He’s done that his entire life and I expect him to do that again in the upcoming weeks and months.” The manager acknowledged that players can miss chances, and Salah, being human, is not immune to this. Slot’s comments come after Salah was left out of the starting lineup for the Frankfurt game, a decision that raised eyebrows given the player’s stature and past performances.
Isak, who started in place of Salah, suffered a groin injury in the first half and is now a doubt for Liverpool’s Premier League game against Brentford on Saturday. This could pave the way for Salah to return to the starting lineup. Slot’s decision to bench Salah was likely a tactical one, aimed at shaking things up and finding a new dynamic. With Isak’s injury, the team may have to revert to its familiar lineup, with Salah back in the fold.
The Egyptian forward’s form has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, with many speculating about the reasons behind his struggles. Despite this, Slot remains optimistic about Salah’s abilities, pointing to his impressive track record as a goal-scorer. As Liverpool looks to bounce back from a string of losses, the team will be hoping that Salah can rediscover his scoring touch and lead the team to victory.
With the Premier League game against Brentford looming, Liverpool will be looking to get back to winning ways. The team’s performance in the Champions League was a positive sign, but the league is a different story. Slot will be hoping that his team can build on the momentum from the Frankfurt win and start climbing the table. Whether Salah starts or not, the team will be relying on its key players to step up and deliver.
