Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to bounce back from his uncharacteristic goal drought, insisting he remains fully confident in the Egyptian’s ability and commitment to the club.
The 33-year-old forward has now gone six games without a goal in all competitions, with his last strike coming in the Reds’ 3–2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. It’s a rare dry spell for one of Liverpool’s most consistent performers of the past decade — and one that has sparked both frustration and speculation among supporters.
Salah’s social media activity sparks speculation
Salah came under criticism from some fans following Liverpool’s 2–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek after choosing to shoot rather than pass to an unmarked Florian Wirtz. Shortly after the match, eagle-eyed fans noticed that the Egyptian had removed references to Liverpool from his bios on X (Twitter) and Instagram, leading to wild online claims of unrest.
However, Arne Slot downplayed the noise, saying he remains focused only on Salah’s football — and that his record speaks for itself.
“The last thing I worry about is Mo starting to score goals again because that’s what he has done his whole life,” Slot told reporters. “We are not used to him missing chances, but these things can happen. He’s human. He’s always been there for us, and he’ll do it again in the coming weeks and months.”
Slot: “No reason to worry” about Salah’s form
The Dutch manager admitted that Salah’s recent finishing has lacked its usual sharpness but insisted there’s no cause for concern. He suggested that pressure situations — such as being behind in tight games — might have contributed, but reiterated his faith in Salah’s mentality.
“It might be easier to finish when you’re 3–1 up than when you’re 1–0 down, but Mo has scored in every kind of situation over the years,” Slot said. “It’s only a matter of time before the goals come again.”
Salah has registered three goals and three assists in 12 appearances this season across all competitions — a solid output by most standards, but well below the elite numbers he has produced consistently since joining Liverpool in 2017.
Adapting to life without Trent Alexander-Arnold
Slot also addressed whether the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer has affected Salah’s rhythm. The pair formed one of the Premier League’s most productive partnerships down Liverpool’s right flank for several seasons.
“Maybe it has been different for him,” Slot admitted. “He’s had to adapt to new right-backs and new combinations. For many years, he played with Trent, and of course, that connection was special. But Mo has still been in promising positions often enough — it’s just a matter of time before things click.”
Liverpool started the season with seven consecutive wins under Slot but have recently hit a patch of inconsistency. The manager believes Salah’s return to form will be key to regaining momentum, particularly with a busy run of fixtures ahead.
| Mohamed Salah 2025/26 (Liverpool) | All Competitions |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 12 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Shots per Game | 3.5 |
source: Transfermarkt – 23 October 2025
Our View
In our view, Salah’s so-called “crisis” has been overstated. While his goal numbers are lower than usual, his overall involvement remains high — and his underlying metrics suggest goals are imminent.
Slot’s calm approach is the right one. Liverpool’s system is still settling under his leadership, and Salah’s influence extends far beyond goals — his movement, pressing, and link play remain world-class.
If anything, this period could serve as motivation for Salah to silence his doubters once again, just as he has done many times throughout his Liverpool career.
Analyst Verdict
FootballPlace analyst John William writes:
I think the reaction to Salah’s form says more about expectations than performances. Even at 33, he remains Liverpool’s most dangerous forward. Removing club mentions from social media is probably meaningless — fans are reading too much into it.
We believe Salah’s finishing slump will end soon, and once he scores one, the floodgates could open. Don’t be surprised if he hits double figures before Christmas.
Key Insights
- Arne Slot says Salah’s goal drought “no concern” and expects him to bounce back.
- Egyptian forward hasn’t scored in six games across all competitions.
- Social media changes fuelled speculation, but Slot insists Salah is fully committed.
- Slot hints loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold has affected Salah’s rhythm.
- Salah has 3 goals and 3 assists in 12 matches this season.
What’s Next
Liverpool travel to face Brentford this weekend as they look to build on their midweek win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Slot confirmed Salah will start, confident that his star forward is “close to exploding again.”
With the fixtures coming thick and fast, Salah’s response could define Liverpool’s title push heading into the winter months.
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