Liverpool’s turmoil continues to deepen, plunging the reigning Premier League champions further into chaos. The Reds’ latest humiliation came in the form of a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday in their FA Cup quarter-final match. To add insult to injury, Virgil van Dijk accused his team of “giving up” during the game, with fans pointing the finger at the Dutchman, his teammates, and Arne Slot for what has been an abysmal defense of their league title.
Ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain this week, Football takes a look at a verdict made on Mo Salah as well as Jamie Carragher making his stance clear on one Liverpool star.
Mo Salah Verdict
Saturday’s embarrassment at the Etihad Stadium was a poor day for every Liverpool player, especially Mo Salah. The 33-year-old not only offered very little threat on the right flank but missed his second penalty in a row with James Trafford saving his effort. With a guaranteed nine games left for Liverpool, unless they beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Salah so far seems to be going out on a whimper at the end of his legendary Anfield career.
Speaking on talkSPORT, journalist Henry Winter claimed Salah “didn’t look right” when he stepped up to take the spot-kick. He said:
” They’re running through quicksand at the moment. Mo Salah, I think, embodies that.
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“I was watching on TV, and you just looked into his eyes when he was taking that penalty, and he just didn’t look right. He didn’t look like the confident Mo Salah of old. Good save by James Trafford. And City were terrific, but that was poor.
Talking about fans leaving early from the boxing, I’ve not seen Liverpool fans walk away like that. Obviously, there were a lot of them because you get an increased allocation. But still…
Arne Slot should look at that as well as his underperforming players.”
Jamie Carragher Message
Jamie Carragher has traded a barb or two with Salah in the past, most recently in December after the Egyptian’s post-Leeds rant, but the Sky Sports pundit only had kind words to say in the aftermath of his announcement that he’ll leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
Paying tribute to Salah’s longevity and legacy at Anfield, the former Liverpool vice-captain told the Liverpool Echo:
“Salah has been an exceptional player from the start; no one expected him to reach such a high level with Liverpool.”
“He is one of the greatest players ever to wear the club’s shirt. He has spent nine full seasons here, and the real secret behind his success lies in his consistently stunning performances over the years.
What impresses me about him is that he plays in every match week in, week out, without tiring. I feel immense pride when I look at his career; luck may play a part in avoiding injuries, but his constant desire to be there and play is what truly sets him apart.”
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