Salah’s Resurgence: Key Contributions and Future Prospects

Mohamed Salah was unable to score in the recent match against Newcastle United, with his last goal in the Premier League dating back to November 1, 2025, in a game against Aston Villa. Following that match, he found himself benched for a period due to concerns about his role in the team.

Frustrated with being relegated to a minor role, the 33-year-old expressed his displeasure towards the management at Liverpool. A decorated player with accolades including the Premier League title, Champions League trophy, Golden Boot, and PFA Player of the Year, Salah’s talents have been underutilized.

Taking a break from the limelight during the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah seems to have resolved his issues, returning to Arne Slot’s starting lineup. He played a pivotal role against Newcastle, providing an assist to Hugo Ekitike that helped Liverpool equalize in a match they ultimately dominated. Salah has now achieved a remarkable milestone, having scored 10 goals and provided an equal number of assists against Newcastle.

Known as the ‘Egyptian King,’ Salah is the first player in Premier League history to achieve double figures in both goals and assists against a single opponent. His contributions extend beyond Newcastle, as he has also become the player with the most goal involvements at a single English top-flight venue in the Premier League era. At Anfield, he has netted 107 goals and recorded 45 assists, totaling 152 contributions—more than both Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry at their respective stadiums.

With a contract extending until 2027, Salah’s future at Liverpool appears promising. Reds legend Steve McManaman expressed his satisfaction with Salah’s return to form, noting that his presence offers balance to the team. McManaman remarked, “When he plays, scores, and performs well, Liverpool is a much stronger side.”

While Salah is likely to remain with Liverpool through the summer, the club may seek to bolster their squad before the January transfer window closes. Arne Slot addressed the ongoing transfer speculation following the victory over Newcastle, stating, “There has been a lot of discussion about Liverpool and its players, but today our fans showed what true support looks like. We aim to strengthen the squad and not weaken it.”

As Liverpool shifts its focus to transfers, the team will not return to action until they host Manchester City at Anfield for a highly anticipated Premier League match on February 8.