Aboutrika Defends Salah and Questions Liverpool’s Leadership

Former Egypt international Mohamed Aboutrika has responded sharply to claims that Mohamed Salah is responsible for Liverpool’s recent dip in form. Speaking in a televised discussion, Aboutrika questioned the logic behind attributing the team’s struggles to a single player.

He argued that Salah’s upcoming absence due to the Africa Cup of Nations will provide a clear test of that theory. According to Aboutrika, if Liverpool’s performances do not improve in Salah’s absence, it will become evident that the issue lies elsewhere within the squad.

Aboutrika insisted that Liverpool’s problems cannot be reduced to individual shortcomings. Instead, he emphasized the importance of examining the broader tactical and managerial decisions that shape the team’s results.

He suggested that responsibility should be placed on the coaching staff rather than on star players who have consistently delivered over the years. For him, Liverpool’s recent inconsistencies reflect structural and strategic issues more than any fault by Salah.

Aboutrika’s comments have reignited debate around Liverpool’s direction this season, highlighting growing scrutiny on the club’s management and the need for a more balanced evaluation of the team’s performance.