"Of all the differences between Liverpool's Premier League-winning campaign last season and their current position in sixth with more than two-thirds of this season played, Mohamed Salah's underwhelming output stands near the top of the list. The Egyptian King has gone from matching the league's single-season record for goal contributions to struggling immensely by his own lofty standards, managing just 10 G/A across the Reds' 26 PL fixtures so far. Other issues, such as wildly inconsistent defending and a slew of injuries across the squad, have clearly plagued the club as well."
"Salah may have fallen just short in his pursuit of an AFCON trophy, but the tournament seemed to pay personal dividends, as he notched five goals or assists in seven games-one of his hottest stretches of the season. Since returning from continental duty with Egypt, that form seems to have followed him back to English soil, as he has registered six goal involvements across Liverpool's last six Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup matches. He may not have scored from open play during this stretch, but Salah has mightily excelled in two areas in particular: service and set pieces."
Mohamed Salah's goals and assists have dropped markedly compared with Liverpool's title-winning campaign, with just 10 goal contributions in 26 Premier League fixtures this season. Last season he matched the league's single-season record for goal contributions, and Liverpool's attack previously relied heavily on him under Arne Slot's tactics. The squad has also suffered from inconsistent defending and numerous injuries. Salah produced five goals or assists in seven AFCON matches, then returned to register six goal involvements across Liverpool's last six Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup matches. He has excelled in providing service and on set pieces, offering signs of renewed influence that could boost Liverpool's chances of securing Champions League qualification and competing for silverware.
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