Daniel Farke expresses Mohamed Salah fear before Leeds United vs Liverpool
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCDaniel Farke admits he fears Mohamed Salah will return to form against Leeds United on Saturday at Elland RoadDaniel Farke has confessed his concerns that Mohamed Salah could rediscover his "world class" touch against Leeds United. And the Whites boss has refused to write off Liverpool despite their disappointing campaign so far.Farke's opposite number Arne Slot finds himself under mounting scrutiny with the Reds managing just one victory in their last five outings in all competitions, leaving the reigning champions stranded in ninth place in the Premier League table.
Wednesday's stalemate with Sunderland marked their first two-match unbeaten run in the league since September.Salah has been absent from the starting XI in both recent fixtures but may be restored to the team for Saturday's clash at Elland Road. And Farke is crossing his fingers that the Egyptian's barren spell in front of goal - now stretching beyond a month - continues for at least one more match.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai backs Arne Slot to find solutions to Liverpool problems - 'Everything has to change'READ MORE: Arne Slot admits Alexander Isak problem at Liverpool - 'It is obvious and clear'When questioned about his apprehension regarding Salah's potential return to form this weekend, Farke responded: "Yes because he's a world class player with world class numbers."When such a player has a difficult period, it's always pretty dangerous because the more games without the goal or without an assist, the more likely it is that you will score then or assist." reports Leeds Live."Hopefully the dry spell lasts one more game."Liverpool's rearguard has come under fire with Ibrahima Konate's performances drawing criticism whilst captain Virgil van Dijk has also faced questions about his displays.Speaking about the defensive pair, Farke commented: "I wouldn't label it with Konate and Van Dijk they are struggling at the back.
They are world class defenders,"As a striker sometimes you can lose the ball but if you have a mistake in the back row it can be criticised."So I have no doubt we will also face top class centre-backs who have proven this over many years, and also about this season also against like Real Madrid, it's not too long ago."Regarding Leeds injury updates, decisions on Lukas Nmecha (hamstring) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (calf) will be made at the eleventh hour, whilst Sean Longstaff and Daniel James continue as extended absentees.For the latest Liverpool FC news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on FaceookLiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool by clicking here.