Alan Shearer Wonders: Is It Time to Exclude Mohamed Salah from Liverpool?
Questions are being raised about the future of Egyptian star Mohamed Salah with Liverpool after his decline in form this season, as he has gone without scoring in the last 9 matches of the Premier League, marking the longest period he has been absent from the net since joining the team in the summer of 2017.
English legend Alan Shearer, former Premier League top scorer, expressed his concern about Salah's current situation, indicating that coach Arne Slot needs to conduct a thorough assessment before making any decision regarding starting the young player Rio Ngomouha in place of the Egyptian star.
Shearer stated to the "Betfair" platform:
"There is a question mark over Mohamed Salah, does he deserve to start for Liverpool? It is certain that he is far from his level in previous seasons."
This statement came after the team's last match against Nottingham Forest, where Salah was substituted while the score was still tied at zero, and Ngomouha (17 years old) came on in his place, delivering a remarkable performance that led coach Slot to reconsider his attacking options.
Shearer added:
"It is extremely difficult to exclude one of Liverpool's greatest players in history in favor of a young player who has just begun his journey."
These questions present Slot with a real challenge between relying on the experience of a historical star or risking giving opportunities to young talents who are gradually showing their potential on the field.
Meanwhile, the question remains:
Will Salah return to his known form, or is his era as a starter beginning to witness fluctuations?
