Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, coming off a record-breaking season where he led the team to a Premier League title, is currently facing scrutiny over a meaningful drop in performance during the 2025/2026 campaign.The Egyptian international’s struggles come after signing a lucrative two-year contract extension this summer, reportedly worth £400,000 per week, and as liverpool currently sits mid-table wiht an uncharacteristic six losses already this season. Analysts and supporters alike are searching for answers behind the star player’s diminished output, impacting the club’s overall performance.
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Mohamed Salah’s recent form for Liverpool has been a significant concern for fans and analysts alike. The Egyptian star, a key figure in the team’s success, appears to be struggling, and several factors are being cited as potential causes for his dip in performance.
Salah was instrumental in Liverpool’s title-winning Premier League campaign last season, netting an impressive 29 goals and providing 18 assists in 38 league matches. His contributions were vital to the team’s championship run.
Liverpool recognized Salah’s importance and rewarded him with a contract extension during the summer of 2025. The new deal, lasting two years, sees Salah earning £400,000 (approximately $5.8 million) per week, following lengthy and complex negotiations.
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However, the 2025/2026 season has told a different story for Salah. He has managed to score only 4 goals and provide 2 assists in 12 appearances so far.
This dramatic downturn in form has had a noticeable impact on Liverpool’s results. The Merseyside club has already suffered 6 defeats in the Premier League and currently sits in 12th place in the standings. The team’s struggles highlight the importance of Salah’s contributions.
Some Liverpool fans believe Salah is being overly individualistic on the pitch, potentially reluctant to share the spotlight with newer players like Florian Wirtz. Manager Arne Slot has continued to start the 33-year-old winger despite the concerns.
Football analyst Mohamad Kusnaeni weighed in on Salah’s struggles, suggesting a psychological factor is at play. “Salah, in my opinion, is not at his best,” Kusnaeni stated. “In several matches, he clearly looks like he’s lost his rhythm.”
“In situations like this, the issue is often mental, psychological. Salah seems a bit down because the contract extension process was quite drawn out,” he added.
A perceived lack of support from the Liverpool fanbase is also thought to be affecting Salah’s performance. Some supporters appear to have quickly forgotten the forward’s significant contributions in previous seasons.
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