Liverpool confident Mohamed Salah will rediscover form amid stark decline

Liverpool remain convinced that Mohamed Salah will return to his best despite a noticeable dip in form this season.

The Egyptian forward, long regarded as the club’s most consistent performer, is enduring one of his most challenging periods since joining the Reds in 2017.

Salah, 33, has been the heartbeat of Liverpool’s attack for nearly a decade. His influence and leadership remain crucial, yet his performances have waned since Arne Slot’s tactical overhaul.

The club’s hierarchy, however, insists they retain full confidence in their talisman, believing his recent struggles are temporary.

Sources close to Anfield say Liverpool have no plans to sell Salah in January or next summer.

His contract, extended in April to 2027, reflects the faith the club still places in him. Officials view the forward as essential to both the team’s success and dressing-room stability.

The statistics, however, tell a worrying story.

Salah’s output has declined sharply — from 47 goal contributions last season to just three goals in 11 appearances this term.

His shots per 90 minutes have dropped from 3.23 to 1.77, while his accuracy has halved. His shot-creating actions have also fallen from 3.83 per 90 to 2.65, underscoring a reduced influence in front of goal.

Analysts attribute much of this decline to tactical adjustments under Slot.

The Dutchman’s structured, possession-heavy system limits the free-flowing transitions that once defined Liverpool’s attack.

Salah now operates in a more disciplined role, with fewer spaces to exploit.

Combined with squad changes and emotional challenges off the pitch, his adaptation has proven difficult.

Yet within Melwood, there is no panic. Slot and his staff view Salah’s experience, professionalism, and leadership as invaluable.

His training standards remain elite, and his fitness levels are still among the highest in the squad.

At this stage of his career, Salah’s form will depend as much on desire as system.

Despite interest from abroad, Liverpool believe the Egyptian still has the hunger to perform at the top level.