Liverpool fans unexpectedly demand Salah be dropped from the lineup

Mohamed Salah faces heavy criticism amid Liverpool’s losing streak and his tally of just 2 goals in the Premier League this season, leading numerous fans to urge his exclusion from the starting lineup.

Mohamed Salah has become the focus of criticism due to his declining form at Liverpool, where he has managed only 2 goals in the Premier League this season. This has sparked heated debates about his place in the starting eleven. Disappointed fans have repeatedly called into talkSPORT demanding that manager Arne Slot bench the Egyptian star, especially after the 1-2 defeat to Chelsea, during which Salah touched the ball only 35 times in 90 minutes, highlighting how his performance is directly impacting Liverpool’s results in both the Premier League and Champions League.

A fan named Francis commented: "I’m going to be controversial here. He should be dropped. If you remember when Klopp won the title in the 2019/2020 season, as we tried to defend the crown, the same thing happened. Then we started losing matches everywhere. This is similar. I think history is repeating itself. I truly believe he should be left out."

Meanwhile, a supporter named Jordan shared: "We don’t necessarily play better without him, but I don’t think his current form justifies a weekly starting spot. I’m not saying his presence is why Liverpool are performing poorly; clearly, the problem lies with the system. But the current substitutions feel like a gamble — Salah sits on the bench, then the coach looks at someone and says, ‘You go in.’ The lineup lacks a clear structure. I think Salah should be dropped because if you’re not performing well, no matter who you are, you shouldn’t be on the pitch."

Salah has played almost every minute of Liverpool’s Premier League matches this season, missing only one minute, but in the Champions League, he has appeared for only 28 minutes as a substitute in the loss to Galatasaray. Even UFC star and loyal Liverpool fan Paddy Pimblett emphasized: "I love Salah; he’s one of the best players we’ve ever had, but it’s time for him to come off. The decision to substitute Endo was one of the worst changes I’ve ever seen."

Manager Arne Slot continues to defend his player:"I think today he was involved a lot and appeared in many promising situations. That’s typical for Salah; such moments usually lead to goals, but not today. I still appreciate his presence in key areas on the field. Throughout his career, he has proven his impressive goal-scoring ability."

Chelsea exploited Salah’s positioning to create an opportunity for Estevao Willian’s decisive goal. Defender Marc Cucurella revealed: "We knew Salah is always ready for counterattacks, so we trained for it, and the coach said there might be space on Liverpool’s right wing. I tried my best, and Enzo passed me the ball; I immediately crossed to Estevao. We deserved to win."

Salah and Liverpool remain mired in crisis, sparking intense debate among fans about his future in the Premier League and Champions League. Will the ‘Egyptian King’ keep his starting spot, or will Liverpool decisively drop this star from the lineup?