Liverpool's record without Mohamed Salah playing this season is better than fans might expect
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Arne Slot has now ruled Mohamed Salah out of Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.Slot provided an injury update on Salah in his pre-match press conference on Friday, saying he is now hopeful the Egyptian, who picked up a knock against Galatasaray in midweek, will be back after the international break.With the 33-year-old sidelined, fans may be concerned about dropping points to the Seagulls, but Liverpool actually have a 54.5% win rate without the winger this season. Arne Slot’s expected front three without Salah, what changes would you make? 🔄 No room for Rio again!
Salah is ruled out vs Brighton and Frimpong is a doubt. Looks like Gakpo will return…Liverpool predicted XI vs Brighton – GRV Media Liverpool have 54.5% win rate without Mohamed Salah in 2025/26Salah was axed by Slot at the back end of 2025 when he hit out at the club after a meeting with Leeds United.He missed the trip to Inter Milan as a result, which Liverpool managed to win 1-0.Aside from that tie, the former Chelsea man has missed a further 10 games in all competitions during the 2025/26 season so far.That was in part due to his stint at the AFCON, and also Slot opting to rest the player when in cup matches.All told, Liverpool have fallen to defeat on just one occasion when he hasn’t been in the squad or come off the bench this term – the 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.Elsewhere, Liverpool have managed to secure six victories without Salah stepping onto the pitch.The remaining five games ended as stalemates, meaning the Merseyside outfit’s win percentage is actually positive without him in the side.Granted, Liverpool have been forced to settle for five draws in that period, but they have suffered 12 losses when he’s played compared to just one without.It remains to be seen if Salah will actually be back after the international break, given he has a muscle injury, but fans may not need to worry too much about missing the Egyptian if Rio Ngumoha is given more minutes.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox