Why Salah Was Frustrated with Two Liverpool Teammates in Extra-Time Against Fulham
Liverpool’s determination to secure an injury-time winner against Fulham on Saturday was clear. However, this intense focus may have jeopardized their pursuit of the Premier League title, as footage shared after the match highlights a costly missed opportunity.
Despite the draw, Liverpool remain at the top of the league, holding a five-point lead over second-place Chelsea. Arsenal’s home draw against Everton also gives Liverpool a chance to extend their lead to nine points, provided they win their game in hand.
However, the match also revealed Mohamed Salah’s visible frustration with teammates Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota during extra-time.
While Jota deserves credit for scoring a crucial equalizer, Salah had reason to be upset when both Jota and Diaz missed the chance to pass to him while he was unmarked in the box. Footage shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @CF_Compss (via Premier League Productions) shows Salah clearly signaling for the ball in a prime position. Instead, Diaz and Jota opted for unsuccessful shots, with Jota blasting the ball over the bar in a tight space.
Salah Reaches 100-Assists Milestone
On a positive note, Salah achieved a remarkable milestone during the match, providing the assist for Cody Gakpo’s equalizer. This marked his 100th assist for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017. Only Kevin De Bruyne, Lionel Messi, and Thomas Müller have provided more assists across all competitions during that time.
This achievement adds to Salah’s growing legacy and will likely bolster discussions surrounding his value during any future contract talks.