Liverpool Fans Divided Over Mohamed Salah Saga and Team Strategy
Mohamed Salah was sidelined at Liverpool after publicly airing grievances about the club following the match against Leeds. He has since returned to the squad for the Brighton game after talks with manager Arne Slot. Slot had benched Salah for three consecutive league games to prioritize defensive stability, opting to move Dominik Szoboszlai to Salah's right-wing position.
Before Salah’s removal, Liverpool had conceded 10 goals in three games, which prompted the manager to shift the focus toward defensive solidity over star power. In Salah’s absence, Liverpool's defense has been tighter in subsequent matches against West Ham, Sunderland, and Inter Milan. Leeds created few chances before an error by Ibrahima Konaté affected the game.
The public nature of Salah’s comments has caused division among the fanbase. Some view his statements as fueling a narrative that he is the problem and undermining the manager’s tactical plan. Opinions on his motives are split; while some defend Salah’s value and grievances, others see his actions as misjudging the mood and potentially signaling an end to his tenure at Liverpool.
Dominik Szoboszlai has largely replaced Salah on the right-wing and is described by supporters as the team’s heart and soul. Compared to Szoboszlai, Salah has posted a relatively lower output in 2025.
