Mo Salah Struggles as Liverpool Edge PSG in Champions League Clash
Regardless of the game situation, Mohamed Salah is always a key player to watch. However, against PSG, the Egyptian star had a minimal impact.
Salah, who has previously referenced Arsène Wenger’s advice on patience and timing, may have hoped for a decisive moment in Liverpool’s goalless clash with PSG (at the time of writing). Yet, he failed to produce the kind of performance that has made him a Ballon d’Or contender this season.
While Alisson Becker’s outstanding saves kept Liverpool in the contest, Salah struggled to assert himself. He was unable to match the intensity and attacking threat of PSG’s dynamic trio—Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembélé.
A Disappointing Display
Despite an exceptional 2024/25 season—amassing 52 goal contributions (30 goals, 22 assists) in 39 games—Salah was far from his best at Parc des Princes.
By the 80th minute, he had yet to showcase his world-class talent. His lackluster performance stood in contrast to his usual brilliance, as his stats reflected:
- 0 shots attempted
- 0/8 ground duels won
- 0/4 successful dribbles
- 37 touches
- 14 times possession lost
- 17/19 passes completed (89%)
- 1 interception
Given his lack of impact, even a 6/10 rating might have been generous. Arne Slot will expect a much-improved display from his star forward when Liverpool face Southampton in the Premier League on March 8, followed by the crucial second leg against PSG three days later.
With Liverpool relying on their talisman, can Salah step up at Anfield?
