‘So poor’ – Liverpool legend slams £34m star after Man City FA Cup loss

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To the fact that now you don’t look as though you know where the goal is.’ Analysing Salah’s early miss, he added: ‘The fact is, he had plenty of time to get it under control and pick his spot. Salah saw his penalty saved by James Trafford (Picture: Getty) ‘Where’s the power?

He’s obviously, his whole body shape’s wrong. ‘And even the penalty kick. He doesn’t have his head up.

Virgil van Dijk’s performance was also criticised (Picture: Getty) ‘And so all that other stuff that you would normally do with your head up, because you’re confident, has completely and utterly disappeared.’ Elsewhere, former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley called into question the form of Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman gave away the penalty which opened the floodgates in Manchester. ‘He’s been poor as well,’ Burley said of the Liverpool captain. ‘Two guys that were paid a King’s ransom in the summer, two leaders, he’s the captain, two guys that have taken this Liverpool team on their shoulders in different aspects, have been two of the worst performers. ‘Obviously, [Ibrahima] Konate has had a very, very bad season, but in terms of leadership, positioning and defending with Van Dijk’s quality, he’s been poor.’ Asked about the performances of experienced players like Salah and Van Dijk post-match, Slot said: ‘I wouldn’t like to point out to individuals after a loss like this or after a disappointing season that we are having. Arrow MORE: What Enzo Fernandez said about Real Madrid and why Chelsea dropped their midfielder Arrow MORE: Next Liverpool manager odds as pressure mounts on Arne Slot after FA Cup exit Football Newsletter – In The Mixer Punchy analysis, transfer talk and more from Metro's football experts, sent straight to your inbox every week.