Stats-based football site Squawka reveals the dominance of Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah in the Premier League so far this season
Squawka provided the details into the all-round dominance Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah has shown in the Premier League this season. Salah has continued his productive form despite the change in his style of play to compensate for the new tactics.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dubbed his new team “Liverpool 2.0” after revamping the midfield during the summer. The 56-year-old has used Salah wider in the middle third to stretch the play when the team is on possession.
The Egypt captain comes invert during the final third of the attacking phases, scoring and creating goals for his team. He has shifted his style, emphasizing more on his technique and link-ups instead of dribbling and beating opponents with pace.
The 31-year-old has made 27 appearances in all competitions, contributing 18 goals and nine assists so far this season. He has scored 14 goals and provided eight assists from 20 games in the Premier League this season.
The Egyptian missed a penalty during the first half of the game against Newcastle United at Anfield. During the second half, Salah redeemed with a goal after a beautifully crafted move by Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.
The 31-year-old showed his creative side for the second goal, feeding Diogo Jota who unselfishly squared it to Curtis Jones. Salah provided an assist of his own later by delivering an impeccable ball for Cody Gakpo to tap in.
The Egypt captain wrapped up the game in the 86th minute by scoring another goal through a penalty. Despite the early setbacks, Salah showed why he’s one of the deadliest, if not the deadliest attackers in the world.
Squawka stated on X that Salah leads in most goals and assists and most expected goals and assists in the Premier League. Furthermore, he has the most shots on target, the most big chances scored, the most big chances created, the most open-play chances created and the most touches in the opposition box so far this season.
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Salah will depart for the AFCON tournament to captain his Egypt national team in the competition. His absence leaves a gaping hole in the Reds’ attack line and a demand for others to step up. The 31-year-old has put Liverpool in a strong position at the top of the table and its his teammates’ job to make sure they stay there when he returns.
