Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: 5 talking points as tried and tested delivers for Slot

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Salah’s soul-searching isn’t necessary There is no avoiding the obvious fact that Mo Salah hasn’t been at the races this season. Is it hyperbole to say “he’s back?” Probably.

The youngster started his Reds career in flying form, and his adept taking to Premier League football isn’t a timely gimmick. Once the midfield clicks back into gear, with all hopes pinned on Mac Allister re-finding his feet, it’s difficult not to feel that it will be a floodgates moment.

Throughout the entire Klopp era and last season under Slot, all the big games were decided by the engine room, the beating heart of Liverpool’s tactical titan. There isn’t anyone who can tell you that Anfield doesn’t believe Liverpool will get out of this rut.