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Paul Merson has concerns for Liverpool ahead of the new season(Image: Getty Images)

Paul Merson has slammed Mohamed Salah for the worst display he's ever seen on the eve of Liverpool's new Premier League campaign.

Compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold, he’s more like an attacking winger.”

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Merson added: “With Trent, Salah could make any run and he’d be picked out.



There’s a major problem down that side of the pitch, even more so than last season.”

Mo Salah had a frustrating afternoon at Wembley last weekend(Image: Getty Images)

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Despite Merson’s reservations, he got his Liverpool career off to a bright start by scoring at Wembley.

Liverpool get their Premier League campaign underway on Friday evening as they welcome Bournemouth to Anfield.

Salah also has a brilliant record against this weekend’s opponents Bournemouth with 11 goals in just 12 career appearances against the Cherries.

Following their clash with Bournemouth, Liverpool then take on Newcastle having been wrapped up in a transfer saga with the Magpies concerning their star striker Alexander Isak.

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