The figure of Mohamed Salah has always been synonymous with celebration at Anfield, a true icon who has become one of the pillars of Liverpool’s glorious trajectory. With an impressive 29 goals and 18 assists in just 38 games last season, Salah not only guided the Reds to domestic glory but also secured a place among the greats, becoming the fourth player in history to lead the Premier League in goals and assists in a single season, joining names like Andrew Cole, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and Harry Kane. However, the current situation of the Egyptian raises unsettling questions.
Since his last goal in the Premier League, scored against Aston Villa on November 1, 2025, Salah has been experiencing a goal drought that has lasted nine matches, the longest of his career at Liverpool. Although he has shown moments of brilliance in cup competitions, such as goals against Qarabag in the Champions League and Brighton in the FA Cup, his performance in the league has left much to be desired.
The numbers recorded in the 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest are, at the very least, alarming. In 77 minutes on the pitch, Salah did not make a single shot, failed to complete a single dribble, and only created one opportunity. The truth is that, at 33 years old, the explosive speed that once left defenders in a panic seems to have diminished. Under the new management of Arne Slot, Salah’s tendency to disappear during matches is becoming more of a burden than a blessing for the team.
Moreover, the relationship between Salah and the coach has come under scrutiny. At the beginning of the season, reports of disagreements emerged, with Salah stating that he felt “thrown under the bus” during a difficult period in the winter. With rumors of a possible transfer to the Saudi League growing each week, the feeling that we are witnessing Salah’s “Last Dance” in Merseyside is becoming increasingly palpable.
It may seem almost heretical to suggest that a club legend has become an obstacle, but the truth is that, at 33 years old and after eight years of tireless service, age and wear are starting to take their toll. Therefore, parting ways with Salah at the end of the season would not be an act of betrayal, but rather a measure of preservation. Selling the player this summer could be key to protecting his legendary legacy before the inevitable decline brought on by the passage of time tarnishes it. Salah’s future at Anfield is uncertain, but the decision Liverpool needs to make could very well define the next phase of its history.
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