Mo Salah

[Tribute]

I don't think he is slower or anything, I think it is just that he is getting the ball in different positions and circumstances and that is not allowing him to use his talents. Now that is partly because the opposition are learning how to play him. It is true of Mane too, although he has a fullback still hurtling passed him to distract defenders (Mane calls him 'decoy' for good reason) and Mane just seems able to stand the full back up and beat him more easily than Mo.

Mo's quick and last season he was near enough impossible to knock off the ball. Neither seems to be true this season...he's still getting ball to feet on the wings and he constantly wants to cut in on his left, that's the problem. He would twist and turn last season, every which way... but this season, his default option is stop, foot on the ball and then cut back onto his left to try and run across the 18 year box for a curler... every time he's running into a defender, rather than around him. Sadio still has quick feet and a trick or two to get the extra yard of space to get the cross in or cut it back. Nothing seems to be clicking for the front three at all at the moment. Shooting and finishing is woeful... if we'd converted a couple of chances a game... we'd be 3-5 points clear at the top.

[poorscousertommy]

Mo's quick and last season he was near enough impossible to knock off the ball. Neither seems to be true this season...he's still getting ball to feet on the wings and he constantly wants to cut in on his left, that's the problem. He would twist and turn last season, every which way... but this season, his default option is stop, foot on the ball and then cut back onto his left to try and run across the 18 year box for a curler... every time he's running into a defender, rather than around him. Sadio still has quick feet and a trick or two to get the extra yard of space to get the cross in or cut it back. Nothing seems to be clicking for the front three at all at the moment. Shooting and finishing is woeful... if we'd converted a couple of chances a game... we'd be 3-5 points clear at the top.

Agreed, I think it is across the 3 of them. The one I worry about most is Bobby. He's never been prolific, we know this, but bar a few amazing performances he has been very average in comparison to previous form. Hopefully they will all click into gear soon but it has to be soon!

Ps. It's probably only as all worrying about current form that even has these type of conversations happening. I think we are still top goalscorers in the league despite the recent run!

[danperkins]

Because he works his arse off in every game. Doesn't throw his arms up in the air everytime he loses the ball either. Just saying.

[Tribute]

Agreed, I think it is across the 3 of them. The one I worry about most is Bobby. He's never been prolific, we know this, but bar a few amazing performances he has been very average in comparison to previous form. Hopefully they will all click into gear soon but it has to be soon!

Ps. It's probably only as all worrying about current form that even has these type of conversations happening. I think we are still top goalscorers in the league despite the recent run!

Bobby's more notceable when he's off form as he doesn't bomb it up and down the flanks like the other two... he's been guilty of missing some 'look' chances, so maybe should revert back to the 'no-look' approach... he scored all of those...

[McDermotX]

Pushing for a new contract ? Really ?

[Baracus]

Why not, shaqiri and origi aren’t exactly pushing for a move and they look **** as starters. Ox got an extension for been injured. There robbing a living off the club

In what is fast becoming a **** season, he’s still our highest goal scorer and has a bucket load of assists.

Who is exactly player of our season so far??

[Shaggy]

Why not, shaqiri and origi aren’t exactly pushing for a move and they look **** as starters. Ox got an extension for been injured. There robbing a living off the club

In what is fast becoming a **** season, he’s still our highest goal scorer and has a bucket load of assists.

Who is exactly player of our season so far??

Before this run I had it between Gini, Fabinho and Robertson.

[McDermotX]

Fab definitely IMO

Bad decision tonight though.

[Buzzo]

We’d be absolutely stuffed without Salah. It’s always him who scores no matter what.

[danperkins]

He's incredible

[Slinky Skills]

Apart from his two goals which were decent, I thought he was ****e.

He lost the ball from challenges a number of times, and was nowhere near strong enough.

I do agree though, we'd be knackered without his goals. No one else is offering any kind of threat in that team.

[Buzzo]

He was unlucky to not get at least a hat-trick. His first finish was incredible. Second was sharp. The guy is a machine and no chance we easily replace his goals.

Bobby is the key though. When Bobby plays well the entire team is lifted.

[Buzzo]

Apart from his two goals which were decent, I thought he was ****e.

He lost the ball from challenges a number of times, and was nowhere near strong enough.

I do agree though, we'd be knackered without his goals. No one else is offering any kind of threat in that team.

If he didn’t kick the ball other than the 2 goals he’d have had a decent game. He’s always sniffing for chances, it’s the one thing that no single other player in our squad has. An absolute desire for goals.

It’s great news that he has found his shooting boots again.

[Fosterbloke]

Wouldn't be surprised if we shifted Firmino and Mane off this summer.

[Chazza]

Who would have the money to take them?

Madrid and Barca both skint and we are not selling them to another team in the Premier League.