Mohamed Salah 'costing' Liverpool as former Reds star recalls Arne Slot admission

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Liverpool has been cautioned that Mohamed Salah's diminished defensive responsibilities may be playing a role in their underwhelming season. Arne Slot's side have already accumulated five Premier League losses this season - exceeding their entire total from last term's championship-winning campaign.

"There's a reason Mo Salah last season, when asked about the difference of playing under Slot he said, 'He tells me to defend less,' with a big smile on his face," Murphy stated during a talkSPORT appearance. "Which is fine when you're scoring and winning games, but at the moment it's costing Liverpool." Mohamed Salah of Liverpool (Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Murphy's analysis connected to observations Salah shared towards the end of last season, emphasising the difference between playing under Slot compared to Jurgen Klopp.

"You can see the numbers," Salah told Sky Sports back in April after Liverpool had been confirmed as Premier League champions. Learn more "When you play in the Premier League you have to defend but I said that I can gamble and somehow I can make a difference.