Mo Salah’s Massive Wages Spark Debate After Unwanted Premier League Record In Nottingham Forest Defeat

Mohamed Salah is no stranger to headlines — but this time, the Liverpool icon is trending for all the wrong reasons. After Liverpool’s heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest, the Egyptian forward recorded a shocking Premier League low that sent social media into a frenzy.

Against Forest, Salah attempted 14 dribbles and failed 10 of them — the most unsuccessful dribbles by any Premier League player in a single match this season. For a player who once danced past defenders with ease, the stat was nothing short of alarming.

And because football fans never miss, the £400,000-a-week figure suddenly became the punchline of the day.

The Numbers That Sparked The Fire

Salah played all 90 minutes but struggled to influence the match. His performance included:

• 70% pass accuracy

• One shot on target

• Zero successful crosses out of seven attempts

• Zero accurate long balls

• Three chances created

• And of course, 10 failed dribbles

The optics weren’t great — and Liverpool fans let it fly.

“Saudi Is Calling” — Fans React

Twitter and TikTok were flooded with reactions as supporters questioned whether Salah is still at his peak.

Some comments were ruthless:

• “Saudi is calling.”

• “Bro got that 400k contract and dropped his boots.”

• “He’s 33 now. Time to evolve or decline.”

• “Dribbles ain’t for Salah anymore. He just runs straight into defenders.”

Others pointed out that the entire Liverpool forward line struggled, with one fan saying:

“Gakpo is doing worse. Both shouldn’t be starting at the same time.”

While debates continue, it’s clear fans expect more from Liverpool’s long-time talisman.

A Legend… Facing New Realities

Salah remains one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players — a Premier League icon, a Champions League hero, and a nightmare for defenders for nearly a decade.

But at 33, the physical demands of the league are catching up. This game highlighted a reality even the biggest stars must eventually confront: the Premier League moves fast, and standing still means falling behind.

Liverpool supporters hope this is just a blip, not a new pattern, as the club fights to regain form in what is shaping up to be a brutal season.

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