McAllister Explains Salahs Dip in Form and Urges Him to Stay at Liverpool

For the first time in several seasons, Mohamed Salah is facing a difficult and inconsistent campaign at Liverpool, and former midfielder Gary McAllister believes the main reason is the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Salah, who was outstanding during Liverpool’s title-winning season last year, has scored only 5 goals in 22 appearances this season. Liverpool is also struggling, currently sitting sixth in the Premier League.

McAllister explained that Salah has lost his most reliable provider on the right side. The understanding between Salah and Alexander Arnold had been built over many years, with perfectly timed runs and passes that created countless chances. Without that partnership, Salah has often looked isolated in attack. New right-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley have quality and pace, but McAllister feels it will take time for them to develop the same chemistry with the Egyptian forward.