Liverpool fans have raised concerns after noticing Mohamed Salah’s unexpected social media activity following the Reds’ 5–1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
The emphatic win ended a four-game losing streak, with goals from Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai sealing a crucial result in Germany. However, the focus quickly shifted from the victory to Salah’s behaviour after the match.
The Egyptian started on the bench and was introduced in the 74th minute but struggled to make an impact, extending his goalless run to seven games — his longest since joining Liverpool. His form has dipped notably this season, managing only three goal contributions in 12 appearances.
Arne Slot admitted before the game that benching Salah was a “difficult decision,” though he declined to elaborate further. Following the match, Salah changed both his profile picture and header on X (formerly Twitter), a move that sparked widespread reaction among fans.
Some supporters interpreted the change as a response to growing criticism of his recent performances. “Looks like the pressure is getting to him,” one fan wrote, while another urged the fanbase to show patience, adding, “He’s carried us for years — he deserves our support, not hate.”
Others defended the Egyptian forward, reminding critics of his contributions in previous seasons. “Without Salah, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” another comment read.
Liverpool will hope the issue doesn’t distract from their return to Premier League action against Brentford this weekend.
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