Mohamed Salah Ends Goal Drought in Style — But Liverpool’s Woes Continue 😬
Mohamed Salah finally ended his goal drought in stunning fashion on Saturday, rifling home a late strike with his weaker right foot against Brentford. The Liverpool forward expertly controlled Dominik Szoboszlai’s cross before finding the net — a moment of brilliance that came after weeks of frustration in front of goal.
Unfortunately for Arne Slot’s side, Salah’s goal proved to be no more than a consolation, as Liverpool fell 3–2 at the Gtech Community Stadium. The defeat leaves the defending Premier League champions in seventh place, having now suffered four consecutive league losses and sitting seven points behind leaders Arsenal.
Despite the setback, Salah’s strike offered a rare bright spot. It was his first open-play Premier League goal since the opening-day win over Bournemouth, ending a run of six matches without scoring.
Although his performances this season haven’t reached his usual dazzling heights, Salah still boasts four goals and three assists in 13 appearances — a solid return by most standards. Yet, questions remain over whether he can recapture his world-class form.
Slot has made surprising selection choices recently, leaving the Egyptian out of Champions League fixtures against Galatasaray and Eintracht Frankfurt. But before the Brentford clash, the Liverpool boss was quick to back his talisman.
“Should I have to explain, or do his numbers speak for themselves?” Slot told TNT Sports with a smile. “Mo has been so influential for this club since he’s been here — and since I’ve been here. Unfortunately, like the whole team, we haven’t managed to get the best out of everyone recently.”
That faith was rewarded as Salah found the net once again. Now, Slot hopes the goal will reignite the confidence of a player who has carried Liverpool’s attack for years.
Next up is a Carabao Cup showdown with Crystal Palace, followed by crucial games against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City — a decisive week for the Reds.
Liverpool legend Steve Nicol believes Salah must start midweek to maintain his momentum.
“Goals change players,” Nicol told ESPN. “They flip frustration into confidence. He’s broken the ice, so now you let him build on it — and honestly, there’s nobody else knocking on the door right now.”
Since arriving at Anfield in 2017, Salah has played in only 11 of Liverpool’s 28 League Cup fixtures, scoring four and assisting once. But after breaking his drought, Slot faces a pivotal decision: rest him or ride his resurgence.
Liverpool’s defeat at Brentford highlighted ongoing struggles — but for Salah, that late goal might just be the spark that sets his season alight once more. 🔥
