Mohamed Salah’s recent performance against Nottingham Forest highlighted just how far the Egyptian forward has fallen from his usually stellar standards. While Liverpool’s manager Jürgen Klopp has been under scrutiny for his team’s inability to break down a defensively strong Forest side, it was Salah’s lackluster display that caught the most attention. The forward, often praised for his ability to single-handedly change the course of a game, was almost invisible as Liverpool struggled to create any meaningful opportunities.
Despite dominating possession, Liverpool were woefully ineffective in the final third, failing to register a single shot on target for the first 66 minutes of the game. Forest, who hadn’t conceded in a month, comfortably absorbed Liverpool’s pressure. It took an inspired double substitution—Kostas Tsimikas’ corner and Diogo Jota’s quick goal—to break Forest’s defense and cancel out Chris Wood’s earlier opener. However, even as Liverpool regained control, Salah’s involvement was minimal, as he struggled to create or finish chances.
In the first half, Salah’s most notable contribution was losing possession in the build-up to Forest’s goal. His attempts at linking up with teammates were off-target, and he looked out of sorts both in possession and off the ball. As the match progressed, he showed slight improvement but continued to make poor decisions and squander chances. Salah, now 32, appears to be feeling the physical toll of the season, and his performances in early 2025 raise concerns over his fitness. This slump, coupled with his underwhelming start to the season, has led to questions about whether the Egyptian should be Liverpool's highest-paid player, a title he’s often been rumored to deserve in negotiations.
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