Mohamed Salah given blunt Liverpool appraisal as ex-Red names 'perfect fit' replacement

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All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageSpeaking about Liverpool's season and Salah in particular to BOYLE Sports, who offer football odds, Hamman said: “They're all struggling, and the issue with Mohamed Salah is that, in the form he's been in over the last decade, he didn't just score and create goals, he created space for others.“At times, he was unplayable, requiring two players to try to stop him. I think they all benefited from that, and that's gone now because Salah isn't the force he once was.

He scored his first league goal since November or something against Wolves.“I think it's a combination of a couple of things, but the way the team is playing now, I don't think it's easy for the forwards or wingers to shine because they just don't control games.“This control is why they were so good last season, it makes it much easier for the forwards to take a chance and maybe take a risk. So, I think it's a combination of factors, but it's fair to say Cody Gakpo hasn't played as well as he used to.“Mohamed Salah has struggled since the Christmas before last.

He's been brilliant since he came to Bayern Munich.“He's been a bit quiet in the last few weeks, but there are other players who decide games. Bayern Munich will be reluctant to let him go because I don't think he's got a clause in his contract.“He seems to be pretty settled and happy here.