'I think': Alan Pardew predicts out-of-form Liverpool star to come 'roaring back' against Man United

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The Premier League returns this week, and it is a big game for Liverpool when they host Manchester United on Sunday.Arne Slot’s side will be reconvening after the international break to prepare for an important clash against the Red Devils.They have lost their last two games in the league and are currently on a three-game losing streak in all competitions.It will be the first time the Reds are back at Anfield since they beat Southampton in the League Cup, which should give them the mental boost needed to secure a victory.In those defeats before the break, criticisms were levelled towards many individuals, including Mohamed Salah, who has admittedly not been his usual self recently.Photo by ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT/AFP via Getty ImagesAlan Pardew predicts Mohamed Salah will be back to his best vs Manchester UnitedThe Egyptian international has not scored or assisted since Liverpool’s victory against Everton, which has had pundits questioning whether he is still the player he was last season.However, Salah has had a confidence boost over the international break by leading his national team, Egypt, to the World Cup.While he may be out of form, he is still a legendary forward for the Reds, and with a United game on the horizon, you can always expect him to show up and make a statement.Alan Pardew believes that, despite some subpar performances, this game is the one where fans will see a return to form.The former Crystal Palace manager spoke to talkSPORT about the game and gave his prediction for how he sees the 33-year-old performing.He said: “Mo obviously has not hit the heights since he has signed a new contract, but I do feel that this game could be the one where, ‘Oh Salah is not that bad, he is back to his best’, one of those games, because he is that type of player.“He had a game where you know his defensive work was poor, his defensive work is usually sound, and he will come roaring back. I think Liverpool will win that game, it will be a great game to watch, I am looking forward to it.”Mohamed Salah will return to form for LiverpoolIt cannot be overstated the importance the World Cup qualification is for the mentality of Salah, and just being away from England and with other fans who adore him.The pride of taking his country into the prestigious competition and scoring, for that matter, breaks any worries he may have had while not being able to contribute to Liverpool.When he comes back and gets back into Slot’s side, it will definitely show the difference this break has made for his confidence.