Liverpool fans were left furious with Mohamed Salah following the team’s win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Heading into their third Champions League match of the season, Liverpool were in dreadful form, having lost four straight games across all competitions — a first in Arne Slot’s managerial career. Despite a big summer spending spree aimed at defending their Premier League title, several of the new signings have yet to deliver consistent performances, though players like Hugo Ekitike have impressed.
In Germany, Liverpool initially trailed to a Rasmus Kristensen strike, raising fears of another defeat. However, they quickly turned things around, dominating the game and cruising to a 5-1 victory. Even with the emphatic scoreline and standout displays from some players, fans directed frustration toward Salah, questioning his performance.
Before kickoff, many supporters debated the lineup, especially after the loss to Manchester United. Few expected Salah to start on the bench. The Egyptian was introduced in the 74th minute when the Reds were already five goals ahead. During his brief time on the pitch, he drew criticism for choosing to shoot instead of passing to Florian Wirtz, who was well-positioned for what could have been his first Liverpool goal.
One fan pointed out that it was the second time in four days Salah had ignored an easy pass to Wirtz, referencing a similar incident in the defeat to United. Wirtz himself appeared visibly frustrated after the missed opportunity.
Another supporter wrote, “Do you see why I get so annoyed with Salah?” — a sentiment echoed by many who feel the forward has been far from his best this season.
While the win in Frankfurt was vital for Liverpool, Salah’s cameo didn’t strengthen his case for a starting role. His form continues to stutter, and moments like this suggest he’s still some way off his usual world-class standards.
As one fan summed it up: “That’s so greedy from Salah — Wirtz was right there for his first goal.”
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