Severe public criticism of Mohamed Salah after Liverpool's loss to Crystal Palace

The Egyptian star Mohamed Salah faced fierce criticism from Liverpool fans following the team's loss of the Community Shield to Crystal Palace, in a match that took place on Saturday and ended in a penalty shootout in favor of the "Eagles", after the regular time ended in a goalless draw.

Salah's performance was widely criticized, especially after he missed the crucial penalty for his team, receiving a poor rating of 4.7 out of 10 according to the specialized statistics site "Sofa Score", which is the lowest among all team players in the match.

After the match, social media erupted with comments from Liverpool supporters, many of whom expressed their concern about Salah's current level, noting that he is no longer the decisive player they were used to in previous seasons.

A large number of fans linked the decline in the Egyptian star's performance to the departure of his former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid this summer, as they formed a remarkable duo on the right flank.

One fan said: "Frimpong offers something different, but he doesn't gel with Salah like Trent did. It's clear that Salah's performance has been greatly affected since Arnold's departure."

While another questioned: "Does the current Liverpool formation still serve Mohamed Salah's strengths? It seems he is no longer able to make the difference as he used to."

Criticism also targeted Salah's physical abilities, as one wrote: "Salah is no longer as fast as we used to know, and Gakpo is not a fast player either; we need a winger who can break defenses."

Some fans called on the new club management, led by sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach Michael Edwards, to intervene quickly to strengthen the attack, expressing their fears about Salah's declining impact in a season expected to be crucial for returning the team to the podiums.

Despite the optimism surrounding the team under coach Arne Slot, some fans' confidence in Mohamed Salah's role has begun to waver. One wrote: "I believe Liverpool will top the league, but I don't think Salah will be as decisive as he was last season."

Another added, frustrated: "Salah's fans can no longer use Núñez or Díaz as excuses for his declining performance."

As the season begins, which seems promising in terms of challenges, Mohamed Salah finds himself facing a new test to prove his ability to adapt in a changing system and regain his brilliance in the absence of Arnold and the increasing doubts of the fans.