Measure the impact of Mo is wrong in it Liverpool FC It’s pretty easy. We are talking about the third top scorer in the history of the ‘red’ club, with 250 goals, only surpassed by myths like Roger Hunt (280) or Ian Rush (339). He is the fourth highest scorer in the Premier League era, with 190 goals, the first foreigner, and only surpassed by English forwards of the caliber of Wayne Rooney (208), Harry Kane (213) y Alan Shearer (260). Salah was key to lifting the Premier League after 30 years of drought and, of course, one of the best, if not the best, of the last championship that also crowned Liverpool. He has also won the Champions League and has played in several finals. A true Anfield legend.
In short, a great man who is experiencing an unusual situation: three substitutions in a row and not called up for the Champions League after leaving due to benchings. It is unknown if there is any non-sporting reason that led to Salah to not count as much for Arne Slotalthough there are theories to give and take. In terms of football, does the coach have arguments for not having his great star, or to date, his most decisive man? The numbers of this course are not with him, but they do not detract from Cody Gakpo or Dominik Szoboszlaithe players who have occupied the wings in these recent matches of the English team. If the comparison is carried out to what each one did in the 24-25, there is no color in Salah’s superiority.
Salah’s statistics
The Egyptian has not been at the level of other campaigns; in fact, few have been. But Salah doesn’t improve any relevant metrics from season to season. He scores less, registers less xG, needs more shots to score a goal, so his effectiveness drops, he scores half as many goals on play, gives fewer assists, signs fewer key passes. As for losing the ball or recovering it in the opponent’s field, the data does not change much although it is known that Salah is not a footballer who puts pressure like years ago. It is easy to see that Salah, in terms of scoring impact, is far below what he has been doing.
The statistics of Salah, Gakpo and Szoboszlai
However, neither again in Szoboszla have offered substantially higher performance than Salah. Yes, the Austrian, who is being the best player of the season, but not with as much impact in the last games as a winger. The Dutchman is the one who has performed the best, being the one who scores the most (0.27 goals without penalties per 90 minutes, compared to 0.21 for Salah and 0.17 for the Hungarian) and assists (with 0.22 assists, compared to 0.16 for the Egyptian and a next 0.21 for Szoboszlai). He also appears more accurate in dribbling and effectiveness. Salah appears with a greater presence in the area, a higher xG and generates more goal-scoring plays than his teammates, as indicated by his number of key passes. However, he is not converting it into goals or assists. Szoboszlai improves his teammates in losses and recoveries in the rival field, something logical considering that he has played mainly in the center of the field and as a winger.
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In short, Salah is not being his usual self, but there is not that much difference with other Liverpool wingers. In any case, Arne Slot has left him at home and he misses the duel against Inter Milan. The ‘Salah soap opera’ will surely have more chapters.
