The recent sight of Mohamed Salah, usually hailed as 'The Egyptian King' for his match-winning prowess, trudging off the pitch following Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United symbolized the club’s deepening woes. Harry Maguire’s late header, scoring in the 84th minute, secured United’s first win at Anfield in over a decade and intensified Liverpool’s current crisis.

This defeat marked Liverpool’s fourth straight loss, a streak unseen since 2014 under Brendan Rodgers. Head coach Arne Slot acknowledged the severity, stating on Match of the Day, “If you lose four times in a row, you need to be concerned… Losing four times in a row definitely does something with the team.” The stakes rise further as Liverpool faces Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, where a fifth consecutive loss would mark a historic low not experienced since 1953.

Salah’s substitution amid Liverpool’s desperate search for an equaliser highlighted his dip in form and confidence. He has now gone seven games without a non-penalty goal, including missing crucial Champions League action against Galatasaray, signaling concerns for a player who has historically been central to Liverpool’s successes.

Despite flashes of promise, like Cody Gakpo striking the woodwork three times before finally scoring in the 78th minute, Liverpool’s play often lacked inventiveness and cohesion. Tactical frustrations were evident, mirrored by fans’ audible discontent, reflecting growing anxiety over the team’s direction and performance during this challenging period.