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Mohamed Salah exit backed as right call for Liverpool and player

Liverpool’s uncertain season under Arne Slot has brought several big decisions into focus, and on Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis and David Lynch discussed one of the most significant, Mohamed Salah’s expected departure.

While emotional for supporters, Lynch’s analysis was clear and grounded in performance, evolution and long term planning.

David Lynch delivers honest Salah assessment

Lynch approached the subject with respect, but also directness. “I say this with complete respect for Mo Salah,” he began, before adding, “I can’t praise him enough and talk about what a legend he is.”

However, he quickly moved to the present reality. “He is also working with the Mo Salah that is nowhere near the level that he has been over previous years,” Lynch said.

That decline, in his view, is unavoidable. “The age curve has got him. It’s just so obvious,” he added, pointing to visible changes in sharpness and execution.

Liverpool seeing impact of Salah decline

Specific moments from the Man City defeat reinforced that argument. Lynch referenced “the fact he couldn’t get that shot away quickly” and highlighted “the penalty miss” as part of “a terrible day”.

More broadly, he suggested these are not isolated incidents. “We’ve seen that all season,” he said, citing “the looseness of touch” and missed chances as recurring issues.

For Lynch, this is not about criticism, but realism. “It’s absolutely fine for a player to reach that point,” he explained, noting that such decline “does happen very, very suddenly”.

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Contract decision explained by David Lynch

The discussion also revisited Liverpool’s decision to extend Salah’s contract, and whether that now looks questionable.

Lynch revealed that even at the time, there were doubts. “If they made the decision not to renew him, I could understand why they would do it,” he said, referencing concerns about committing to a high salary as a player ages.

He added that “the potential for this to happen was always there,” highlighting the risk Liverpool accepted when choosing to extend the deal.

Now, with performances dipping, that risk has materialised.

Right outcome for Liverpool and Mohamed Salah

Ultimately, Lynch believes a separation suits both sides. “It’s not in Liverpool’s best interest for Mo Salah to be a big part of this team next season,” he stated.

That conclusion is based on footballing logic rather than sentiment. Liverpool need to evolve, while Salah’s role has naturally diminished.

Importantly, Lynch rejected the idea that Arne Slot is forcing the situation. “It’s just so obvious,” he said, stressing that the decision is driven by performance levels rather than managerial preference.