What Mohamed Salah was spotted doing at half-time as Joe Hart shares worrying observation | OneFootball

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has shared a poignant observation regarding Mohamed Salah during the first half of Liverpool’s devastating 4-0 FA Cup exit at the hands of the Premier League champions.

The Egyptian forward, who recently confirmed he will leave Anfield at the end of the 2025/26 season, endured a difficult afternoon at the Etihad.

His struggles were compounded in the second half when he saw a penalty saved by James Trafford, but Hart noted that the signs of a “broken” performance were visible long before the final whistle.

Joe Hart says Mohamed Salah looked devastated

Speaking as a pundit on TNT Sports (via BBC Sport), Hart revealed that he was struck by Salah’s uncharacteristic body language as the teams headed for the tunnel at half-time, with Liverpool trailing 2-0.

“We’re so used to seeing Mo Salah being a confident player,” Hart said. “It was difficult watching him today, actually. That first opportunity he had where the block was made was a tell-tale sign. He struggled and he looked low on confidence. We saw him walking in at half-time and he was devastated.”

Mo Salah’s last season at Liverpool

While this season is turning into a nightmare for the Reds, marked by their 15th defeat today, Salah’s struggles this season will do little to tarnish his legendary status.

Since arriving in 2017, the Egyptian King has netted 255 goals and provided 100+ assists, leading the club to two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.

Though he appeared a shadow of his former self at the Etihad, missing three major chances and the penalty, his place as the third-highest leading goalscorer in the club’s history is secure.

As Arne Slot’s side shifts focus to a daunting Champions League clash with PSG on Wednesday, supporters will be hoping for one final spark of magic from their departing icon to salvage what remains of a crumbling campaign.