Arne Slot Confident Mohamed Salah Will Break Scoring Drought for Liverpool

Soccer · By Marcus Chen · February 27, 2026
Arne Slot Confident Mohamed Salah Will Break Scoring Drought for Liverpool

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed unwavering confidence in Mohamed Salah's ability to break free from his recent scoring drought. Amid growing discussion over the Egyptian forward's form, Slot made it clear he believes Salah's trademark goal-scoring prowess will soon return to the Liverpool lineup.

Slot addressed the topic directly, offering public reassurance regarding Salah's impact and track record. He stated:

"He always scores in the end."

— Arne Slot, ESPN Soccer

While Salah remains one of the Premier League's most prolific forwards, recent matches have seen him struggle to find the back of the net. The rarity of such a drought has prompted questions from fans and pundits alike, especially given Salah's central role in Liverpool's attacking strategy and his history as a consistent top scorer.

  • Salah has scored over 20 league goals in multiple seasons for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017.
  • His contribution was instrumental in Liverpool's Premier League and Champions League successes in recent years.

Slot's comments serve as a strong vote of confidence, signaling to both supporters and the squad that Salah retains the trust of his manager. The backing comes at a crucial time as Liverpool competes on multiple fronts and relies on Salah's experience and finishing ability to maintain their challenge.

As the season continues, all eyes will be on Salah to see how quickly he can return to form and reaffirm his status as one of English football's most reliable goal scorers.

Sources

  1. [1]ESPN Soccer