Tension appears to be brewing between Mohamed Salah and Liverpool F.C..
Despite Liverpool’s emphatic 5–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the third round of the Champions League group stage, the Egyptian star has found himself at the centre of post-match controversy. His reaction to starting on the bench and a series of frustrating on-field moments has raised questions about his current mindset and his future at Anfield.
Benched Again And Not Happy About It
Salah came on as a substitute in the 74th minute. Though he was active in attack, he missed two clear chances to score. According to a report from Give Me Sport, the 33-year-old visibly showed his frustration after being left out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive match.
Shortly after the game, Salah made a move that fueled further speculation: he wiped all Liverpool-related content from his official social media accounts. For many fans, it was a clear sign of growing tension between the player and the club.
A Key Moment That Turned Fans Against Him
The real flashpoint came late in the match. Instead of passing to teammate Florian Wirtz, who was perfectly positioned to score his first goal for the club, Salah opted to shoot himself. He missed.
That moment drew loud criticism from fans and pundits alike, who saw it as an example of a once-clinical striker struggling under pressure. Many believe Salah’s recent form has made him increasingly desperate to find the back of the net.
A Sharp Dip in Numbers
Salah’s stats this season tell a very different story from his record-breaking past. According to Transfermarkt, the Egyptian has scored just 3 goals and provided 3 assists in 12 appearances across all competitions this season, totalling 939 minutes on the pitch.
That’s a sharp contrast to last season, when he scored 29 goals and made 18 assists, a historic campaign in which he became the first player in Premier League history to win the league title, Golden Boot, Best Midfielder, and Player of the Season awards in the same year.
Just a Rough Patch, or Something Deeper?
“Give Me Sport” suggested that Salah’s current struggles may be a temporary slump. His track record speaks for itself: he’s still one of Liverpool’s greatest players, and his quality doesn’t disappear overnight. But sources also hint that communication between Salah and the club’s management has been strained in recent weeks, which could be adding to the tension.
Liverpool returns to Premier League action this Saturday against Brentford F.C. at Anfield. For the team, it’s a chance to build momentum after their European win. For Salah, it might be an opportunity to silence the critics and remind everyone why he’s still a world-class player.
Fans are eagerly waiting to see whether he’ll return to the starting lineup and whether he can rediscover his spark in front of goal.
