Mohamed Salah, the distinguished Egyptian forward representing Liverpool, experienced an unprecedented goalless streak as the Reds triumphed over Nottingham Forest in a gripping Premier League clash on Sunday evening, corresponding to matchday 27 of the season. Despite featuring for 77 minutes, Salah was substituted for the promising youngster Rhys Nguemoha before the match reached its dramatic conclusion.
The victory, secured by Argentine substitute Alexis Mac Allister in the 90+7th minute, propelled Liverpool to 45 points, placing them firmly in the sixth position and intensifying their contention for a coveted spot in the top four. Notably, Chelsea, currently holding fourth place, shares an identical points tally, underscoring the fierce competition.
Prolonged Scoring Drought and Recent Performances
According to TNT Sports, Salah has encountered a notable setback, failing to find the back of the net in nine consecutive Premier League matches for the first time in his illustrious career. This sequence spans encounters against a variety of opponents, including two fixtures each against Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland, as well as one-off matches versus Brighton, Bournemouth, and Newcastle.
Despite this scoring drought, the forward has demonstrated his creative prowess by assisting in four goals during these matches, contributing crucially against Brighton, Bournemouth, Newcastle, and Sunderland. Salah’s goal tally for the current Premier League season stands at a modest four goals, a figure impacted by his absence in multiple games due to his participation with the Egyptian national team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.
It is pertinent to recall that last season, Salah was the league’s top scorer, netting an impressive 29 goals. His contribution was instrumental in guiding Liverpool to the championship title, as he also led the league in assists, providing 18 assists—a testament to his dual role as both a prolific finisher and an adept playmaker.