Liverpool Slot Attributes Salah Goal Drought to Squad Changes, Injury Absences

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has addressed Mohamed Salah's recent dip in form, noting that the 33-year-old striker has only managed a few goals this season and was benched during a recent Champions League match. Slot emphasized that missing chances is part of football and that Salah is human, expressing confidence that the player will regain his scoring form soon, as he has consistently done throughout his career. A key factor Slot mentioned is the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with whom Salah had a productive partnership, implying that adapting to new team dynamics has affected his performance. The Liverpool manager also highlighted the broader team changes and the need for players to build new connections following a summer of many squad adjustments. Despite criticism from fans and recent struggles, Slot remains optimistic about Salah's ability to bounce back and expects his goal-scoring to return in the coming weeks. Liverpool's next match against Brentford will be a crucial opportunity for Salah to improve his form and potentially reclaim a starting position.