The Reds forward has gone seven games without finding the target, with a former frontman at Anfield seeing the Egyptian lose some of his confidence
Mohamed Salah is considered to have lost confidence in front of goal on the back of a seven-game barren run, with Liverpool legend Ian Rush seeing the Egyptian taking too many touches.
The Reds icon told The Times: “The only thing with Mo is he is probably having one or two extra touches where last year he was instinctively just hitting it.
“Now he is in a stage where he is trying to get the ball perfect on his left foot.
“It doesn’t matter what training you do, it is match day that counts.
“A fluke goal normally gets you up and running and brings the confidence back.”
Salah has been urged to stop over-thinking things and get back to playing on instinct.
Rush has also advised a man chasing down another Premier League Golden Boot to either ignore what is being written about him during an uncharacteristic dip in form or use those comments as added motivation.
Liverpool’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 346 efforts to his name, added: “You have to switch off.
“Bob Paisley always said to me if you read the papers when you play well, then read them when you play badly or don’t read them at all.
“So I didn’t bother. You just have to focus on yourself, although with social media nowadays it is a million times worse.”
Salah will be back on the goal trail on Sunday when Liverpool return to action after the international break with a home date against top-four hopefuls Tottenham.
KingNJnr
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OVER RATED player
ghk
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He is a one season wonder like Redemel Falcao
did I hear you say a one season wonder? if that what you said then your definition to what a one season wonder means is incorrect
ghk
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Zaha is more consistent than SALAH.
and how many goals does zaha have Salah goals last year brought us to this point this season
zowlopuy
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and yet he is 2 goals behind the top scorer
Yucbilz
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He is a one season wonder like Redemel Falcao
ok buddy
Odayalkaabi
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he is a very mean player, I don't think Liverpool needs player like that who doesn't cooperate El with other players when he had ball, pass the ball and other will score, we don't care who score all what we need is 3points and a goals, Zaha is consistent than him, that why I can choose Zaha over him
Salah made 49 key passes 11 more than Zaha and 9 more than Eriksen (play maker) and he made 7 assists only two less than Pogba and Eriksen. It’s normal some time he wants to score him self. Attacker’s always a little bit selfish but selfishness is necessary to Attackers
Yunknopr
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If Salah wants to go back to scoring he just simply has to try to make more assists for teammates. He is doing well until now but what I mean is focusing more on that than scoring . That Will makes him more important, useful to the team and more relax and confidence. Then the scoring chances will come normally and more EZ.
he is a very mean player, I don't think Liverpool needs player like that who doesn't cooperate El with other players when he had ball, pass the ball and other will score, we don't care who score all what we need is 3points and a goals, Zaha is consistent than him, that why I can choose Zaha over him
Yunknopr
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Zaha is more consistent than SALAH.
roccekmn
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God will provide
Simomey
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Leave sala alone, that's y it's a team not indidual skills that win games. fermino and sane are getting better even without sala scoring
Zocbdinz
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He is a one season wonder like Redemel Falcao
Don't know what you talking about
Rotcdltuyz
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Sallah will spark tomorrow to put the haters to sleep.YNWA
Rotcdltuyz
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its time to sell this one season wonder to burnley.
are you serious?
LIJOMON11
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He is a one season wonder like Redemel Falcao
LakpaYolmoz
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seasonal player will decide on next year let's see
ABenC
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A good timing for Salah to start scoring again after getting advice from Liverpool legend Ian Rush. I believe he can and will score against Spurs at Anfield this Sunday, together with Mane and Firmino. YNWA
Pekcdepz
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,he will be a best player in a fewer months
dacbcilnuz
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Warsaw good winner
cooklmoptz
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its time to sell this one season wonder to burnley.
Wusdilnsy
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i remember some people comparing him to Messi. that was a joke to me. it was too soon! few good games dont make salla the best player in the world. he is an average player to me.
absolute right
wupcmnrsy
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Don't Rush. The goals will come. He Rushed his and got 346 goals. It will come even without Rush.
judy01
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one season wonder
cohbcinpuy
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He don't make quick decisions unlike Last season... he's holding the Ball too much... he rarely shoot unlike last season. he need to stop dressing the ball like a lady doing makeup
jiybcdu
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well said🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thabozah
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i remember some people comparing him to Messi. that was a joke to me. it was too soon! few good games dont make salla the best player in the world. he is an average player to me.
bespeak
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I believe Salah can lead Liverpool to win the Premier League.
ssure
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hater:one season wonder,,,,
Koedlmopz
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which time
Oxford
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The goals will come
Koedlmopz
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sincerely
deobdlnptz
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that's the truth Mr rush.
SimonIndongo
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patient please he needs time
Sanialkamawa
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If Salah wants to go back to scoring he just simply has to try to make more assists for teammates. He is doing well until now but what I mean is focusing more on that than scoring . That Will makes him more important, useful to the team and more relax and confidence. Then the scoring chances will come normally and more EZ.
I agree with you it’s like Firmino he’s our Number 9 but he doesn’t score more goals however, he’s very important to the team
Odayalkaabi
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If Salah wants to go back to scoring he just simply has to try to make more assists for teammates. He is doing well until now but what I mean is focusing more on that than scoring . That Will makes him more important, useful to the team and more relax and confidence. Then the scoring chances will come normally and more EZ.
sayantanpatra
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Salah needs time..... I think he will surely shine for Liverpool.... 😊😊 He has potential and proved himself before... I think he is going to be successful.... Good luck Salah!!!! 😊
EmbraceStarboy
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All what Ian Rush said is nothing but the truth, I've observed it too. When you learn and take advise from the best you will actually get there too.
Paramzhea
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☺️ take all positives mate
Keoabentz
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I beliv he will
Abbas Salim
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I watched Salah and agree he is taking too many touches on goal and fuble alot in front of going not the confident Salah we are used seeing scoring on instinct.