Overview
- Liverpool sit 12th after a 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest, suffering six defeats in their past seven Premier League matches.
- Graeme Souness said Mohamed Salah has "shown a lack of appetite" this season and pointed to a Community Shield moment as an early warning, noting the forward has five goals and three assists in 17 appearances.
- Jamie Carragher challenged Salah to speak publicly as a team leader, highlighting that captain Virgil van Dijk has been the one addressing media after recent defeats.
- Wayne Rooney urged Arne Slot to consider dropping Salah over defensive work rate concerns, arguing selection should set clear standards for the squad.
- Gordon Strachan questioned Liverpool’s decision to hand new contracts to Salah and van Dijk after heavy summer spending, asking whether the pair have overstayed their welcome.