Arne Slot defends Mohamed Salah amid Liverpool penalty woes

Arne Slot has thrown his support behind Mohamed Salah after another difficult afternoon in Liverpool’s heavy defeat to Manchester City, stressing that the team’s problems in front of goal cannot be pinned on one player.

The Egyptian missed from the spot again, deepening scrutiny of his recent form and Liverpool’s finishing issues this season.

Reflecting on a series of squandered chances, Slot urged a wider perspective. “I wouldn’t focus on one player, I would focus on the team. That sums us up today but also large part of our season.” He pointed out that Salah has not been alone in failing to convert from the spot. “It’s the second one he missed and Szoboszlai also missed a penalty.”

For Slot, Liverpool’s wastefulness has become a recurring theme. “It’s not only we miss big chances, this season we also miss penalties. There was also a big chance for Mo in the first half, unfortunately it doesn’t go in.” His comments underline a broader concern: Liverpool are creating opportunities but repeatedly failing to finish them, a flaw that has proved costly in key games and now threatens to define their campaign.