Mo Salah’s quiet move on X has sparked conversation across Liverpool circles, after the Egyptian’s subdued showing in Frankfurt.
Salah changes X profile amid Liverpool form dip
The 33-year-old has replaced his header image and profile picture on X, formerly known as Twitter, removing his Liverpool-themed banner and swapping his main photo for one featuring his two children.
On its own, that’s not headline news. But when paired with recent signs of frustration on and off the pitch, it feels like a message.
After being left on the bench for a second consecutive Champions League game, for the first time in his Anfield career, the forward cut a frustrated figure during our 5–1 win in Germany.
He was seen walking straight down the tunnel at full time, a moment first reported by Mail Sport’s Lewis Steele.
Salah still managed three shots and an xG of 0.42 in his cameo (SofaScore), but his decision to shoot instead of squaring to Florian Wirtz for what would have been the German’s first Liverpool goal – summed up the tension.
That incident mirrored a theme that’s grown over recent weeks, a touch of individualism creeping into a player who has always been defined by relentlessness and focus.
Liverpool need Salah at his best again
We’re all aware that Salah has given everything to the club. His goals, his records, and his leadership have helped define our modern era. But even greats go through spells of frustration.
Three goals and three assists in twelve games is hardly poor, yet the standards he’s set mean every missed chance and every gesture is now magnified.
His run of performances has led to the likes of Jamie Carragher suggesting that the Egyptian’s days as a guaranteed starter may be over.
Arne Slot’s challenge is now to help our No.11 rediscover the balance between confidence and cohesion, especially as we look to rebuild momentum after ending a four-game losing streak.
The supporters inside the Frankfurt Stadion showed their loyalty, singing his name at full volume – a reminder that Anfield will always back its heroes, even if those online don’t follow suit.
As Salah’s X update continues to fuel speculation, what matters most is what happens on the pitch. We need him fully engaged, fully focused, and ready to fire again – starting with Brentford this weekend.
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If the Saudis come calling for Salah, let him go. He has done wonders for the Reds. His form has dropped, which is normal for any professional player, but he should show resilience.
I loved Chiesa’s work rate yesterday. Full of energy to keep the defence on their toes. Would lean on having Cole Palmer as an ideal replacement for Salah.
Salah being dropped is what was needed it may kick start him into thinking perhaps I am not a guaranteed starter as he has been in the past.
Its a team game to throw a strop down the tunnel yes breath it in and suck it up because you have been carried since the start of the season time to wake up, if you don’t like it do something about it turn up and put a shift in time to earn your£400k a week or move on.
Agree Stewart Brookes
Salah has beensuperb but time waits for Noone. Imo he still has a lot to offer, but he needs rest. He will say he does not. We all have to remember most of the players have been affected by jotas passing..some more than others.
New faces in, those who are arriving to the end of their playing careers get wound down (though Messi and CR7 still keep on keeping on !), such is football.
New fans want new heroes to identify with, sponsors want to freshen up their advertising campaigns.
It’s naive to pretend it won’t happen and dangerous for clubs in competition with each other to ignore it for too long.
We’ll likely have Mo’ until the end of this season, after that is the time to be more concerned about it.
Lewis Steele has deleted his post that you refer to and said the player did in fact go over to the fans and didnt go straight down the tunnel
He is still grieving,give him a little more time,he will rock us again ..YNWA ..
Are you being sarcastic or mawkish, kid ?
Mo’ is a professional and the journalist who dissed him has apologised like a gentleman and updated his fact reporting.
Where’s the problem, unless there some who still like to stir it up for ghoulish entertainment ?