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Carragher Questions Salah's Starting Role Amid Poor Form

10/20/2025

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Jamie Carragher (former Liverpool defender) says Mohamed Salah should no longer be an automatic starter due to poor form.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Manchester United, and Salah has gone seven Premier League games without a non-penalty goal.
Carragher urged Arne Slot to rotate Salah, especially away from home, to manage his aging impact.
With upcoming fixtures against Frankfurt and Brentford, Liverpool sits fourth, four points behind leaders Arsenal.

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Jamie Carragher (former Liverpool defender) says Mohamed Salah should no longer be an automatic starter due to poor form.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Manchester United, and Salah has gone seven Premier League games without a non-penalty goal.
Carragher urged Arne Slot to rotate Salah, especially away from home, to manage his aging impact.
With upcoming fixtures against Frankfurt and Brentford, Liverpool sits fourth, four points behind leaders Arsenal.