Mohamed Salah may be enduring his longest Premier League goal drought in years. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot remains fully confident the Egyptian forward will soon rediscover his scoring touch.
The Liverpool star has not found the net in the Premier League since November’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. Salah’s current nine-game drought is his longest without a top-flight goal. He hasn’t scored this much since joining Liverpool FC from AS Roma in 2017.
Despite the dry spell, Slot insists Mohamed Salah’s high standards explain the attention on his goal drought. His lack of goals draws discussion because people expect so much from him.
Arne Slot: “Mohamed Salah Always Scores in the End”
Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s clash with West Ham United, Slot defended his star forward. He downplayed concerns about Mohamed Salah’s form.
“He sets his own standards, and they are so high that when he doesn’t score for a few games, people immediately notice. That is the biggest compliment he can receive,” Slot said.
Slot also noted that Mohamed Salah recently scored a goal and provided an assist against Brighton & Hove Albion. He emphasized that people can frame statistics to highlight either positives or negatives.
“Three games ago, he had an assist and a goal against a very good Premier League team in Brighton,” Slot added. “We are used to Mo scoring a lot of goals. I know in the end he always starts scoring again.”
The Liverpool manager stressed that this is not the first time Mohamed Salah has faced questions over a short scoring drought, and history suggests the forward typically responds emphatically.
Mohamed Salah’s Importance to Liverpool
While Mohamed Salah remains the focal point of scrutiny, Slot acknowledged that he is not the only Liverpool attacker experiencing a dip in goals. Forwards Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo have also struggled to consistently find the net in recent matches.
However, Liverpool’s strong defensive performances have helped offset the attacking inconsistencies. Clean sheets and high-scoring European performances—including a six-goal display against Qarabag and four goals versus Newcastle—demonstrate that the team’s overall structure remains solid.
Still, there is no denying that Mohamed Salah’s goals have historically been central to Liverpool’s success in both domestic and European competitions. Since arriving from AS Roma in 2017, he has consistently delivered double-digit goal tallies and broken multiple club records.
Injury Updates: Frimpong Boost, Wirtz Concern
Slot also provided updates on squad fitness ahead of the weekend fixture.
Defender Jeremie Frimpong could return from a hamstring injury in time to face West Ham United, offering a defensive boost. However, midfielder Florian Wirtz remains sidelined with a back problem, and Slot admitted uncertainty over the German’s recovery timeline.
“I honestly don’t know,” Slot said when asked about Wirtz’s return. “Every time a player is not available, it’s a disappointment.”
Can Mohamed Salah Bounce Back?
With Liverpool still competing strongly and maintaining defensive stability, attention inevitably returns to Mohamed Salah and whether he can end his Premier League goal drought.
If history is any indication, the answer is likely yes.
Salah has built a reputation for responding to adversity with decisive performances. As Arne Slot confidently stated, “He always scores in the end.”
For Liverpool fans, that will be the message of reassurance—Mohamed Salah’s drought may be unusual, but few doubt that the goals will soon return.
