Arsenal legend Ian Wright feels Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah will be disappointed not to have bagged a goal or assist in his team's 9-0 shellacking of Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday (August 27).
The Reds picked up their first Premier League win of the season on Saturday in the most emphatic fashion, putting nine unanswered goals past the Cherries. Luis Diaz and Roberto Firmino bagged braces.
Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Fabio Carvalho were also on target for the hosts, who were also helped by an own goal from Chris Mepham. Firmino also recorded a hat-trick of assists.
Salah, though, failed to record a goal contribution despite playing the entirety of the game.
Wright feels the Egyptian would understandably be 'devastated' for not bagging a goal contribution on a historic night. Speaking on Match of the Day on BBC One, he said (via HITC):
“Devastated. Nine goals, and you don’t get any. Come on, man.”
Salah received a WhoScored rating of just 5.9 for his performance in the Bournemouth thrashing, the lowest in the Liverpool starting XI.
He registered four shots in the game, of which just one was on target. Salah completed only 79% of his passes as the 30-year-old had an uncharacteristically poor outing.
While he has struck twice in the league this season, both have come away from home. One came in the draw to Fulham on the opening day and the other in the loss at Manchester United on Monday. Salah is yet to score at home in two games this season.
Liverpool announce return to form in style
With two draws and a defeat, Liverpool came into Saturday with just two points in their kitty. It was the first time since the 2012-13 season that they failed to record a win in their opening three league games.
For all the clamours of a decline in form, the Reds returned to their best with a 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth. In the process, they registered their biggest victory in the competition.
Jurgen Klopp's troops led 5-0 at half-time, with Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliott striking inside the opening six minutes. The Reds didn't let their foot off the pedal, adding four more without reply after the break to cap off a historic evening.
Liverpool will next host Newcastle United on Wednesday (August 31), where they will hope to continue their winning ways.
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Kevon_b
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Salah is a selfish player that's why he did t score...Or assits he had chances to make a easy pass to his teammate to score , what he did? take the difficult shot.
I said what I said.Y'all so delusional 🤣 he's selfish check all highlights with him...Also without mane Salah will struggle mane on the ball attract two to 3 players making room for Salah to run into space to score goals. No mane very few goals for Salah.
ziaacilmnu
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Salah is a selfish player that's why he did t score...Or assits he had chances to make a easy pass to his teammate to score , what he did? take the difficult shot.
take your medicine
Fadxi2045
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Sala has never score against Bournemouth
bro quite watching football you don't know nothing
Fadxi2045
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Salah is a selfish player that's why he did t score...Or assits he had chances to make a easy pass to his teammate to score , what he did? take the difficult shot.
you have no answer kid
mshuhife
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who scored the only goal when they played against man u?? Everyday nobi Christmas
did i tell anything wrong to him?
rahiklmy
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Weather salah score or not he is still the best player in the Premier league
wuzelmoruz
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leave salah alone,
Scousercasey666
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I wish u understand English but ur mentality is low anyway
me no English I'm from Pluto🤪
leybcdmpry
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Salah will be like if other players can score for Liverpool and win the game, its ok to him, but if other don't score, then he will and win the game for Liverpool. Cheers Salah. YNWA.
Finally a wise man comment.
zebaelmy
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Mepham was really bad in goal, of the nine goals, he was not even close or touching any except for one. Only if he is better, don't think the Reds can score so many.
Scousercasey666
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I wish u understand English but ur mentality is low anyway
your clubs like gypsys
Scousercasey666
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Go to school and you said no
IF YOUR GOING TO SPEAK THINK ABOUT IT FIRST and wear your COLOURS!!!!!!!!!!
wokbeirty
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Salah is a selfish player that's why he did t score...Or assits he had chances to make a easy pass to his teammate to score , what he did? take the difficult shot.
Rubbish and that’s not aimed at Salah🏐🏐🏐
futdilorz
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Sala has never score against Bournemouth
It's a lie salah has scored against Bournemouth before
Kevon_b
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Salah is a selfish player that's why he did t score...Or assits he had chances to make a easy pass to his teammate to score , what he did? take the difficult shot.
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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Norwich is in 2nd div and also Watford
Ik that that’s why I mentioned them. To me it was inevitable from the get go that those two were the ones to go down last season and it happened. This season I’m only seeing Bournemouth. Maybe Everton Leicester and Wolves are gonna be either 19th, 18th and 17th respectively. Leave alone Bournemouth for a second because I see them 20th, I predict Everton and Wolves to go down.
BigBoss999
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The new Watford/ Norwich lol. That team you know for sure that’ll be going down
Norwich is in 2nd div and also Watford
Tepdeortz
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He had two or three defenders around him most of the times. Aside from set pieces, look at the goals and conclude first. If he doesn't score, others will... thats what matters
Conimrtuy
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shut it you !! SALAH will be disappointed not to get on the scoresheet like you never got your hands on the European cup if your going to speak think about it first you dimwit💥
Go to school and you said no
masdlopru
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Sala has never score against Bournemouth
moacinrsu
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shut it you !! SALAH will be disappointed not to get on the scoresheet like you never got your hands on the European cup if your going to speak think about it first you dimwit💥
I wish u understand English but ur mentality is low anyway
Scousercasey666
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shut it you !! SALAH will be disappointed not to get on the scoresheet like you never got your hands on the European cup if your going to speak think about it first you dimwit💥
Vasbkmtyz
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i also wonder yesterday, how come mohamed salah didnt score
who scored the only goal when they played against man u?? Everyday nobi Christmas
mshuhife
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i also wonder yesterday, how come mohamed salah didnt score
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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Currently, Bournemouth are the weakest team in an EPL!
The new Watford/ Norwich lol. That team you know for sure that’ll be going down
ABenC
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Salah will be like if other players can score for Liverpool and win the game, its ok to him, but if other don't score, then he will and win the game for Liverpool. Cheers Salah. YNWA.
BigBoss999
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Currently, Bournemouth are the weakest team in an EPL!
rombammy24
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100 percent devastated