Something strange is going on at Anfield. Mohamed Salah, the man who built his reputation on dazzling defenders, has completed just one successful dribble out of eight attempts in the Premier League this season, according to WhoScored.
Yes, you read that right — one. For a player who used to glide past full-backs like a hot knife through butter, this sudden drop is as surprising as it is concerning.
Liverpool’s 2025–26 campaign has already been a rollercoaster. Two weeks ago, they were flying high at the top of the table, looking like early title favorites.
Fast-forward a few matches, and they’ve lost three straight games — including a Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. Even manager Arne Slot seems to be searching for the right formula.
Amid all the chaos, one big question is echoing across Merseyside: what’s happening to Mo Salah?
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Mohamed Salah: Why the Egyptian King looks off his throne?
Salah’s numbers tell a story that fans didn’t see coming. He’s not just missing goals — he’s missing presence. The Egyptian forward has attempted fewer shots, recorded fewer touches in the box, and created fewer dribbling chances than in any season since joining Liverpool.
Last year, Salah led the Premier League in passes into the penalty area. This year, that number has nearly halved. His touches in the box per game have dropped from over nine to under five. For a player who thrives on being in dangerous spaces, that’s like taking the ball out of his kingdom.
He’s still involved, still attracting defenders — but the spark seems dimmer. And when Salah doesn’t shine, Liverpool’s attack often flickers too.
Even so, it’s too soon to write off the Egyptian King. Every legend has a dip, and Salah has proven before that he can silence critics faster than he can sprint down the wing. One curling left-foot strike could flip the narrative in a heartbeat.
For now, though, fans can’t help but wonder — has the magic faded, or is Mo just saving his best for later?
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Mohamed Salah in 2025/26 Premier League season so far
| Category | Statistic | Value |
|---|---|---|
| General | Appearances | 7 |
| Minutes Played | 629 | |
| Attack | Goals | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.96 | |
| Assists | 2 | |
| Expected Assists (xA) | 0.99 | |
| Shots on Target (Inside Box) | 5 | |
| Touches in Opposition Box | 39 | |
| Penalties (Scored) | 1 (1) | |
| Free Kicks (Scored) | 1 (1) | |
| Crosses (Completed %) | 19 (16%) | |
| Possession | Passes (Completed %) | 191 (74%) |
| Long Passes (Completed %) | 13 (38%) | |
| Physical | Dribbles (Completed %) | 8 (13%) |
| Duels Won | 10 | |
| Aerial Duels Won | 4 | |
| Defense | Interceptions | 1 |
| Blocks | 1 | |
| Discipline | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | |
| Fouls | 4 | |
| Offsides | 3 |