Liverpool Boss Slot Calls Salah Miss Human After Brighton Loss

Liverpool manager Arne Slot defended Mohamed Salah after the forward missed an open goal during Liverpool's 3-2 defeat to Brighton, emphasizing that the miss shows Salah is human despite his almost inhuman scoring record this season. Salah's miss, which came while Liverpool was leading 2-1, allowed Brighton to complete a comeback with goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood. Despite this, Slot expressed confidence that Salah will return to scoring form soon as such misses are rare for him. This season, Salah has been prolific with 33 goals and 23 assists across 51 games, helping Liverpool secure the Premier League title, and recently signed a new contract through 2027. However, some fans have criticized Salah's recent performances, noting a decline since his contract extension, which has sparked transfer speculation. Nevertheless, Salah remains a key player for Liverpool, and the club values his contributions highly.