Mohamed Salah may not have been on the scoresheet during Liverpool\u2019s dominant 5\u20131 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night, but his name still featured heavily in the post-match discussion.<\/p>\n
Having started on the bench and entered the game with just 16 minutes of normal time remaining, the Egyptian was unable to add to his modest tally of three goals this season, despite a few late half-chances.<\/p>\n
Initial reports from journalists at the scene claimed that the 33-year-old headed \u201cstraight down the tunnel\u201d after the final whistle and appeared to be \u201cin a strop.\u201d That perception, combined with his decision to remove Liverpool-related images from his X profile, sparked concern among supporters.<\/p>\n
Salah was seen applauding the fans before leaving the pitch<\/p>\n
On Thursday morning, Mail Sport\u2019s Lewis Steele shared footage on X clarifying Salah\u2019s actions after full time.<\/p>\n
The short, 18-second video shows the forward taking a moment to applaud the travelling Liverpool fans before turning toward the tunnel \u2014 contrary to suggestions that he stormed off immediately. Steele noted that Salah did not rush directly into the dressing room at Deutsche Bank Park.<\/p>\n
Salah deserves support through this challenging spell<\/p>\n
The clip helps dispel the notion that Salah left the pitch in anger. It\u2019s understandable, however, that he might be feeling frustration as he battles through a difficult period by his own high standards.<\/p>\n
As part of Arne Slot\u2019s leadership group, Salah holds himself to elite expectations and feels a strong sense of responsibility to set the tone for the team.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also important to remember the emotional weight of losing Diogo Jota over the summer \u2014 a loss that visibly affected him when fans chanted Jota\u2019s name at Anfield earlier this season.<\/p>\n
While his goal contributions may not be as prolific this term, Salah\u2019s long-term impact on Liverpool speaks for itself. Since arriving in 2017, he\u2019s delivered remarkable consistency, records, and countless decisive moments.<\/p>\n
As he navigates what might be the toughest stretch of his Reds career, the Egyptian King deserves patience and support. Fans will be hoping to see that trademark smile return soon \u2014 ideally as he celebrates his next goal in a Liverpool shirt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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