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Criticism grows, statistics push back

Salah criticised, stats tell a different story

Mohamed Salah is facing criticism over his Liverpool form but his numbers still compare closely with top wingers in Europe.

Salah’s difficult season at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah is going through one of his toughest seasons with Liverpool especially when compared to his high standards during the recent Premier League title-winning campaign.

This dip in form has increased talk about possible exit at the end of the season, with strong links to Al Ittihad, the current Saudi Pro League champions.

While Salah has not been at his best, expectations remain extremely high because of what he has delivered in previous years.

Recent improvement and current numbers

Despite the criticism, Salah has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks. He has been involved in six goals in his last six match including a goal, an assist and a won penalty which he converted himself during Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Brighton.

Across all major competitions this season, Salah has recorded 15 goal contribution in 26 match:

Some appearances came as substitute while his rhythm was affected by injury, a period away at Africa Cup of Nations and time out of the team.

When placed alongside two of the world’s top winger, Salah’s output remains competitive.

Ousmane Dembélé who plays for Paris Saint-Germain has 16 contribution in 21 match across league, cup and Champions League:

It is worth noting that Ligue 1 is generally seen as less competitive than the Premier League.

Meanwhile Raphinha of Barcelona has 13 contribution in 20 match:

Like Salah, both players missed matches due to injuries.

Laporte picks Salah over Premier League greats

Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte recently praised Salah during interview with After Foot.

Asked to choose between several top attackers, Laporte consistently picked the Egyptian over players such as Heung-min Son, Sadio Mane, Harry Kane and even Luis Suarez.