Liverpool Focus on Kenny Dalglish Backing Mo Salah
Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish has offered firm support to Mo Salah as the forward experiences a slower opening to the 2025 to 26 campaign. With Liverpool adapting under Arne Slot after last season’s title success, the spotlight has intensified on Salah, yet Dalglish believes patience will pay off.
Slow Start This Season
Mo Salah has long been Liverpool’s go to match winner and a figure fans look to for inspiration. His start to this season has been below his usual elite levels, and others such as Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo have been more influential in the early weeks. That said, it is worth remembering that few in Liverpool’s first team have truly hit top form so far.
Despite criticism, Salah has still returned six goal contributions across all competitions. Those numbers are very similar to Ekitike’s output, which has been widely praised by supporters. It shows that even when not at full tilt, Salah remains productive and influential for Liverpool.
Kenny Dalglish Shows Faith
Kenny Dalglish has made his stance clear and encouraged Liverpool fans to stay behind Mo Salah. Speaking to Sky Sports News, he was asked if supporters would see Salah’s best this season. Dalglish replied, “Do you want to back against him? I don’t.”
Dalglish’s view reflects the respect Salah has earned through years of match winning performances. He has repeatedly produced in Liverpool’s toughest moments and his mentality has set him apart as one of the club’s greatest modern players.
Mo Salah’s Evolving Role
This summer saw Liverpool bring in Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, and that has naturally shifted the dynamic in Arne Slot’s attacking structure. Salah is no longer the single focal point of the attack, which marks a tactical adjustment for both player and manager.
Last season Salah was the main driving force behind Liverpool’s title charge, and his goals often carried the team through difficult spells. With his output not yet at those heights this season, results have dipped and performances have lacked fluency. The 2 to 1 defeat against Manchester United highlighted that when Salah is quiet, Liverpool can struggle to impose themselves.
Supporters are eager to see Salah rediscover his clinical edge. Based on his track record and Dalglish’s confidence, there is every reason to expect that Liverpool will once again benefit from his decisive moments. Salah has built his legacy on delivering when Liverpool need him most, and history suggests that his breakthrough is a matter of when, not if.
