Arne Slot has interesting Mohamed Salah theory as Liverpool ace takes drastic action

Mohamed Salah’s goal drought, which Arne Slot links partly to the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, could weaken Salah’s appeal for anytime-scorer bets. Punters may prefer betting on Liverpool team goals or match outcome markets rather than backing Salah to score, at least until clear tactical links are re-established and his chances-per-game rise.

Arne Slot pins Salah struggles on changing attacking connections

Mohamed Salah has endured a difficult start to the campaign, netting only three goals in his last 12 appearances. The forward was subdued in the defeat to Manchester United and was left on the bench for the midweek win over Eintracht Frankfurt, a move that visibly frustrated him; he subsequently removed references to Liverpool from his social media profile.

Slot: missing sharpness or missing the right supply?

Liverpool manager Arne Slot suggested the issue may not be a loss of quality but the disruption of established attacking links. "I don't know if it's sharpness," Slot said. "In general, players miss chances. He's a human being. We're not used to him missing chances let alone a few games in a row, but these things happen. The main thing is Mo has always scored his goals for our club... Maybe his whole Liverpool [career] he played with Trent, so it could [be that]. But he's been in promising positions often enough to score goals, maybe with Trent even more."

Former striker echoes concerns over tactical changes

A former Liverpool striker offered a similar view, noting that personnel shifts on the right have altered how Salah receives service. He added age and normal form fluctuations as possible factors, and highlighted data suggesting Salah is drifting roughly 10% deeper on average than last season as the team adapts to new wide play. The change in full-back roles and different dynamics with Conor Bradley have been singled out as reasons for fewer of the classic Trent-to-Salah deliveries.

What this means on the pitch and for bettors

Tactically, the team must rebuild attacking chemistry after summer changes. For punters, the current uncertainty reduces the attractiveness of backing Salah as an anytime scorer until he starts registering clear high-quality chances again. Alternatives to consider: Liverpool match-winner markets at shorter odds, total team goals, or player performance markets such as shots on target. Monitor expected-goals (xG) and starting XI patterns—evidence of renewed right-side service would be a green light to revisit Salah-focused bets.

Outlook

Slot remains confident that Salah will return to form, pointing to the forward's long record of scoring. The key question is how quickly Liverpool rekindle the attacking connections that amplified Salah's output in previous seasons.

Mohamed Salah is enduring a tough time at Liverpool this season.

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