23 Feb 2026 09:36:38
If I was manager of that lot there'd have been a few choice words flying around that dressing room, and I'd be looking to dock pay for a few.
You want to play a man's game in the most competitive league in the world, you should be able to take the verbals. If not, find another club.
As for smiling after getting subbed - belittling the manager like laughing at him behind his back - utterly unacceptable and toxic behaviour. This from a man who plays like it's beneath him to get stuck in
Yeah, I'm done with Salah. But people say he gives us shape and width - NOT ENOUGH. And with that attitude I wouldn't want him anywhere near me.
He should have been sprinting off and giving encouragement to the 17yr old coming on to try and rescue our season, but no - it's all about him. Poor Mo.
23 Feb 2026 10:42:19
I have to agree on Salah. The guy is a legend of the club, and I had hoped that he would realise his powers are waning and would be a role model for the next generation, helping the transition from Klopp's great team to the next chapter. I'm sure that's what the club hoped for also, after giving him his 2-year bumper contract. Who better than Mo Salah for the likes of Rio, Ekitike, Wirtz to learn from? But instead of being a mentor, he's acting like a petulant child and actually causing issues because it has to be all about him.
It was once Mo, but Father Time waits for no man. You could still have an important role to play for the club moving forward, but you have to get your head out of your backside first.
23 Feb 2026 10:56:18
I didn't see Salah belittling Slot, I must have missed that, but yes, him smiling like he did wound me up as well. It was a very strange game all round for me, because we know they are going to push us hard, but they played on Thursday night, and to then batter us like they did just shows how poorly Slot had set us up.
And yes, I know losing Wirtz was last min, but we should have still had more fight in us.
23 Feb 2026 11:59:04
People still can't seem to read Mo Salah after all this time playing for us. For those that need reminding, Mo Salah smiles when he's frustrated at himself. Mostly notably, over the years, it was always when he missed a chance or got a pass wrong. He left the pitch frustrated with himself.
Btw, another thing we seem to forget every year. His levels always drop through the month of Ramadan. Him coming off at 60/70 mins makes a lot of sense. Mo was poor yesterday, as were at least 9 other teammates. Only Ibou and then Rio come out with any credit from that performance.
23 Feb 2026 12:05:43
Mad how Salah is getting stick from that game. Anyone could n should have been dragged off apart from the CBs n goalie. It was a terrible performance all round, but how can we pick one player when you've got a choice of 8 or 9 other players to moan at.
23 Feb 2026 12:34:40
I agree with what you say, Strom, pretty much everyone was lousy, and I include VVD in that. Regarding Salah and Ramadan, Ramadan started last Tuesday, not the 15th August. He's pretty much been lousy all season, as have Gakpo, Mac Allister and Konate until recently. Let's not start using Ramadan as an excuse for Salah's drop in form.
23 Feb 2026 12:41:24
I missed the first half entirely, so can't comment on his performance then. But I did notice that Salah was constantly double-tamed at the right flank when he had the ball. Neco would be there, but another CB or CM would rush over to close him down too. Salah has never liked the ball to be played at his feet, but, given his decreased acceleration over the past few years, it is no wonder he can't wriggle his way out of that situation any longer and constantly loses the ball when it gets to him.
Salah needs balls that he can run onto, but the slow passing game we have been playing doesn't allow for that.
{Ed025's Note -the only thing Salah needs Drac... is dropping mate..
23 Feb 2026 12:46:31
I'm not particularly having a go at Mo for that game; I'm referring to his general attitude all season. That being said, he is a senior player, and when the team is having a stinker, you need the senior players to pull you through. We can rely on Virgil, Ali and even Szob, but Salah has proven this season that he can't be relied upon when the going gets tough.
Instead of cajoling and encouraging his fellow teammates and supporting the manager in a tough season, he throws his toys out of the pram and causes a rift with the manager when things don't go his way. I would expect that from a young player who doesn't know any better, but Salah should be leading by example, and what kind of example is that setting?
23 Feb 2026 13:04:08
FlyPelicanFly, there was a time when Salah was being accused of not smiling enough. Oh, how times have changed.
{Ed025's Note - now hes laughing Oli...all the way to the bank.. :)
23 Feb 2026 13:44:51
Knew you'd chime in with something like that, Ed :) In all honesty, I think the whole team would benefit if we just move the ball quicker, Salah included. Anyway, hope Everton play well later today. We could all do with a United loss, but I think Everton can make the European places this year if they win.
{Ed025's Note - i think we need to learn to walk before we can run Drac, top 10 was always the aim for this season mate and we have a good chance of achieving that i feel, i fancy a draw tonight but you never know with us..
23 Feb 2026 15:37:47
Rome, I agree Salah has been half the player this season. But I still think the reason is the way Slot sets us up. This slow football doesn't suit him or us. He was unstoppable last year n for many years prior. If Klopp had us playing this way, Salah would have been sold years ago because it doesn't suit him.
If I was a manager n had a player who consistently got 25+ goals every single season, I'd make sure I played to his strengths. Now his confidence is shot n I don't think he will get it back, but some posters continually just pick Salah out. I can name at least 6 or 7 who are worse. Just my opinion.
23 Feb 2026 16:54:23
We will have to agree to disagree on Salah, Strom. I've argued this point with Ed01 as well. Slot is to blame for many things, but not the form of Salah. I've been saying for ages that Salah has gone, but I'm hoping that he proves me wrong.
That's my opinion, and I'm standing by it. Personally, I don't think Salah is the sort to be affected by confidence. I bracket him with Ronaldo and Messi in that regard. Like I say, I personally think Father Time has caught up with him.
23 Feb 2026 17:35:07
Rome, to a degree Father Time has caught up with him, but it was only 7 months ago he was on fire, playing in a system that has suited him for years, n Slot has changed it to this style which everyone is complaining about.
I do think he is thick skinned, but his confidence has gone. Plenty of times this season he could have shot, but he is holding back. Anyway, think we all agree this is his last season.
23 Feb 2026 17:45:18
The Salah Sideliners are out in force, you people are unreal. The chap smiled, he disagreed with the substitution, but he smiled about it; he didn't kick up a fuss. No matter what he does, you lot whinge about him. If he got pissed off and threw his hands in the air, you'd be whinging about him. If he showed no emotion whatsoever, you'd still be whinging about him. The chap is allowed to have an opinion. Also, when he's seen smiling on the bench, he's clearly reacting to something somebody said to him, he's looking directly to his left, and as whoever's talking off screen speaks, you can also see Gakpo turn to look at him too.
Not to mention, Mo literally always smiles and laughs when things aren't going his way, no matter the scenario. So clearly this isn't some new out-of-character behaviour directed at the manager, it's just how Mo reacts to negative situations. He's always done it. In all fairness to him, even if Salah only had one leg, he'd still be more dangerous than Chiesa, and don't bother telling me "He was subbed off for Rio" because Rio came on and played on the left, Chiesa came on and played on the right, I couldn't care less what numbers went up on the board.
23 Feb 2026 14:21:57
I disagree Ed. I think since the opportunity is there you should try and grab it. The league is extremely weak this season and I don't think there is a better time to get into Europe than now. Even getting into the Conference League would be a huge step forward imo, especially considering that you were battling against relegation not too long ago
{Ed025's Note - we have done ok Drac and it would be good to get in any European competition mate, im just unsure that we have the size and quality of squad to do do ourselves justice at the moment..
23 Feb 2026 15:44:21
Varry let's face it you've called Salah out all season yet he is still 3rd in the scoring n assists chart, he also missed 6 games fr the Afcon, so even when he way off his best he still gets decent numbers.
Not sure what you want Salah to be doing to show leadership when there is not much in the team or management, he's a model professional, as for Ed025 saying he is rubbish.he could only dream of anyone from Everton getting anywhere near Salah's output.they've got 2 donkeys up front n he got a cheek to call Salah
{Ed025's Note - the thing is Strom is that we admit when our forwards are crap mate, Mo has been a great player and you can look through those rose tinted glasses as much as you want but he has gone my friend, i say take the £6m or so from the Saudi,s and move on.. :)
23 Feb 2026 19:14:53
Three points on Salah: 1. On Sunday, hand on heart, did anyone think Mo would beat Nico? 2. Did anyone think Mo would score on Sunday? 3. Does anyone think Mo should have been taken off on Sunday?
{Ed025's Note - no...no... and yes but a lot earlier Albey..
23 Feb 2026 19:40:00
Albey, you could ask the same questions for Gakpo n Ekitike for Sunday's game. My point is Salah is being blamed for all our woes, when nearly three quarters of the team are worse, then we have the management. I've never been so bored watching Liverpool as I was on Sunday.
23 Feb 2026 22:23:05
Slow, fast, medium, rare, whatever. That isn't an excuse for passing, crossing and dribbling the ball straight into a defender.