“Slot will be furious with the 6/10 Liverpool player who was invisible against PSG, failing to register a single shot and losing possession 16 times.”
You can never afford to take your eyes off Mo Salah, no matter the game situation.
The Egyptian international previously admitted that Arsène Wenger’s advice about patience and waiting for the right moment resonated with him. Based on that philosophy, Liverpool’s Champions League clash with PSG—goalless at the time of writing—should have been the perfect stage to apply it.
However, it’s difficult to argue that Salah has been anywhere near his brilliant best on this occasion.
Arne Slot will no doubt be relieved that Alisson Becker stepped up to keep Liverpool in the tie.
Mo Salah Struggled to Make an Impact
Despite an outstanding 2024/25 season—boasting 52 goal contributions (30 goals, 22 assists) in 39 games—Salah has failed to showcase his usual world-class ability against PSG.
With 80 minutes on the clock, he remained largely ineffective, especially in comparison to PSG’s dynamic attacking trio of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembélé, who all looked sharper.
The Stats Behind Salah’s Underwhelming Display
At 32, Salah was perhaps fortunate to receive a 6/10 rating, given his struggles on the night.
0 shots attempted
0/8 ground duels won
4 dribble attempts, all unsuccessful
37 touches
17/19 passes completed (89%)
Possession lost 14 times
1 interception
It was far from a vintage European performance from the Liverpool winger. Arne Slot will expect a far greater contribution from his star forward in the upcoming fixtures—both against Southampton on March 8 and in the return leg versus PSG at Anfield three days later.
