Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is reportedly feeling discontent as the team faces challenges, as indicated by former Chelsea and Leeds striker, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Hasselbaink suggests that Salah, who scored his first goal in over a month against Brentford, is struggling to adapt to a drop in form and a diminishing role within the squad.
Salah, who has scored four goals in 13 games this season, is far from his prolific form of the previous season when he scored 34 goals and provided 23 assists. Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, had a successful campaign last season but is currently enduring a tough period, having lost four consecutive league matches.
Hasselbaink believes that Slot is still trying to find the best lineup for the team following significant changes during the summer transfer window. He highlights issues faced by the team, particularly in defense, and suggests that Salah needs to accept his evolving role within the team, with other players stepping up to take on more responsibility.
The former striker points out that Liverpool’s defensive stalwart, Virgil van Dijk, is not at his peak performance level, while new signings like Konate and Kerkez are still adjusting to the team. Additionally, Hasselbaink notes the emergence of young talents like Ekitike, who are eager to prove themselves and compete for opportunities, potentially shifting the dynamics within the squad.
Hasselbaink emphasizes that Slot needs to address the team’s current issues and restore balance and harmony within the squad. The ongoing challenges faced by Liverpool indicate a period of transition and adjustment for both the players and the manager as they strive to regain their winning form.