Why Liverpool Are Struggling to Unlock Mohamed Salah's Brilliance
October 7, 2025 With just two goals in seven Premier League games this season and none from open play since Matchday 1, Mohamed Salah's form has dipped dramatically after an incredible 2024-25 campaign. As Liverpool navigate early-season struggles, their Egyptian King's diminished output has become both symptom and cause of the Reds' challenges. The Concerning Trend It was a most unwelcome experience of déjà vu for Liverpool. Arne Slot's men enjoyed scoring late winners earlier this season, but for the second consecutive weekend, they traveled to London to face a team beginning with C and lost 2-1 to a goal deep in stoppage time. The defeat at former club Chelsea particularly galled Salah, who missed two presentable chances to score. These misses represent the latest setback in what has been a frustrating start to the season for the Egyptian forward. The Statistical Decline The numbers paint a troubling picture for a player who recorded 57 goal involvements las...