Liverpool’s star player Mohamed Salah is facing criticism for his recent poor performance, leading former defender Jamie Carragher to suggest that he should not be an automatic starter in away matches. Despite signing a contract extension in April, the 33-year-old forward has not been able to replicate his exceptional form from last season, failing to score from open play in the last seven matches. Carragher expressed his opinion that Salah should not be guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup for upcoming away fixtures, emphasizing the need for strategic team selection.
Following Liverpool’s fourth consecutive defeat, including losses to Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Chelsea, and Galatasaray, Carragher highlighted the team’s struggles despite significant investments in the transfer market. He recommended that manager Arne Slot focus on building the team around younger talents like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, suggesting a shift in strategy to address the team’s recent downturn in form. Currently, Liverpool sits in fourth place in the league standings, trailing league leaders Arsenal by four points.