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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.
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.
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.
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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