Egyptian international Mohammed Salah is tempting Liverpool manager Arne Slot for a starting role against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League due to his impressive scoring record against the club.
Salah, who recently returned to Liverpool after the AFCON 2025 heads into the upcoming clash on Saturday with a remarkable record that could once again prove decisive for the Reds.
The Vitality Stadium will host the fixture, which forms part of the 23rd round of the 2025/26 English Premier League season. Liverpool arrive in confident form, sitting fourth in the table with 36 points, while Bournemouth occupy 15th place with 27 points, setting up a contest where the Reds are clear favourites.
Ahead of the clash, the Premier League giants has highlighted Salah’s extraordinary history against the Cherries. The Egyptian forward has scored 12 goals in as many Premier League appearances against Bournemouth, making him the competition’s all-time top scorer in this particular fixture. His performances against the south coast side have been nothing short of prolific, and he has repeatedly delivered for the Merseyside club in these encounters.
Salah also holds a unique distinction in Liverpool’s history against Bournemouth: he is the only player to have scored a hat-trick in a single Premier League match against them. That feat came during a dominant 4-0 victory in December 2018, underlining his ability to exploit defensive weaknesses and influence games decisively.
This impressive track record provides a significant incentive for manager Arne Slot to include Salah in the starting lineup. His goal-scoring pedigree and attacking intelligence make him a proven weapon against Bournemouth, and the Reds will be hoping he can continue to break down their defense on Saturday.
Salah returned to Liverpool’s squad last Wednesday for their Champions League encounter against Marseille, following his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, where Egypt secured fourth place. His return boosts Liverpool’s attacking options and strengthens their bid to consolidate a top-four position in the Premier League.
With history, form, and experience all on his side, Mohamed Salah looks set to play a key role as Liverpool aim to secure another vital three points at Vitality Stadium.
