Liverpool fans turn on Salah after the dramatic benching

Mohamed Salah’s decline at Liverpool has drastically changed. The Egyptian striker, who was benched for the team’s 5-1 triumph over Frankfurt, watched as they ended a four-game losing streak.

The controversy about Salah’s starting position was rekindled by Arne Slot’s audacious move, which was overwhelmingly endorsed by supporters. 74% of fans no longer view him as an automatic starter, according to a Skysports survey, because of his subpar play and obvious lack of camaraderie with teammates.

Many were dissatisfied with Salah’s performance and demeanor when he finally made an appearance for the closing fifteen minutes of the game. He twice opted for solo plays rather than passing to teammates in better positions, most notably Florian Wirtz, who was trying to score the team’s first goal. “He missed a clear assist opportunity, demonstrating his desperation to end his goal drought,” The Athletic noted. Salah refused to participate in the team celebrations at full time, instead making his way directly to the tunnel, which is interpreted as a display of dissatisfaction and disinterest.

Salah, who was once the best player in the Premier League and the star of Liverpool, is currently the subject of intense scrutiny. He has the lowest goal and assist total since joining Liverpool eight years ago, even though he earns €460,000 a week and has a contract extension through 2026. Slot’s strategy is working well without him, so it’s become harder to predict the Egyptian’s future at Anfield.