It was a familiar scene at Stamford Bridge — the final whistle blew, Chelsea fans roared in celebration, and Mohamed Salah stood quietly, applauding the travelling Liverpool supporters who stayed to the end.The Egyptian’s relationship with Chelsea has always been a complicated one. Every time he returns to his former club, the boos rain down from the stands — a reminder of how quickly the west London side gave up on a player who would later become one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever forwards.Back in 2017, Salah refused to celebrate when he first scored against his old team. Since then, every meeting has been filled with noise, emotion, and a touch of envy from the blue end of the stadium. After all, while Chelsea let him go, Liverpool turned him into a Premier League legend.But Saturday’s 2–1 defeat at Stamford Bridge revealed a different side of Salah — one of frustration and fatigue. He had chances to change the game, including a golden opportunity created by a dazzling pass from Florian Wirtz, but his finishing lacked its usual precision.Liverpool’s struggles, however, run deeper than missed chances. The team’s midfield looks disjointed, the new signings are yet to click, and manager Arne Slot continues to juggle defensive options without finding stability.For years, Salah has been the player to mask Liverpool’s problems — scoring when it mattered most and dragging the team over the line. But as the goals dry up, the cracks are starting to show.The Reds’ talisman knows he’s not at his sharpest, and his subdued reaction at full-time — a quiet clap toward the away fans — said everything that words could not.Liverpool’s season is far from over, but their No. 11’s current form is becoming a growing source of concern.
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