Why Liverpool fans were fuming with Mohamed Salah against Nottingham Forest

Liverpool experienced their first setback of the Arne Slot era with a lackluster performance against Nottingham Forest today. Despite dominating possession throughout the match, the Reds were stunned when Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a brilliant goal to give Forest the lead.

For Arne Slot, who assumed his position on the sidelines, this was uncharted territory as Liverpool’s manager. On the field, Slot had little control over his players’ poor decisions, which were evident throughout the game.

In an unexpected twist, Mohamed Salah became the source of frustration for the Anfield crowd after repeatedly missing chances.

**Liverpool Fans’ Discontent with Salah**

Liverpool supporters, known for their patience, usually show little criticism toward Mo Salah, who was signed for £34m. Yet, Sky Sports journalist Laura Hunter highlighted the fans’ frustration as Salah squandered another scoring opportunity. “Frustration mounts as Salah hesitates at the edge of the box, delaying so long that all in Red had made their runs and were either offside or out of position, leading to a dinked cross that drifted harmlessly out of play—eliciting groans from the Kop,” Hunter remarked.

**Slot’s Early Assessment**

It’s still very early in Arne Slot’s tenure at Liverpool, but it seemed that Forest and Nuno Santo had begun to figure them out. Although Liverpool controlled the ball for much of the game and could have scored with better quality, Forest held their ground and eventually took the lead thanks to some tactical substitutions and a precise finish.

Liverpool and Slot will undoubtedly gain insights from this game, and the Dutchman will have much to consider during the upcoming week of training.