Liverpool’s clash against Nottingham Forest has added stakes for Mohamed Salah centered around a crazy statistic from last season.
The next few weeks should be enjoyable for the Reds.
They face three Premier League sides at risk of relegation in Forest, West Ham and Wolves.
It’s a chance for Salah to build on his return to form at Liverpool in recent weeks, and the first game at the City Ground should get him particularly amped up.
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They are the only side to keep the Egyptian at bay last season.
Mohamed Salah’s spoiled Premier League history against Nottingham Forest
Salah was on an absolute tear last year.
He finished the campaign with 47 goal involvements as Liverpool eased to a Premier League title.
Forest deprived him of a historic feat — they were the only side he failed to register a goal or an assist against. Even this season, he was kept quiet during Liverpool’s 3-0 loss.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield
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We know what Salah’s mentality is like. This will have bothered him.
Arne Slot will be aware of that fact, and will be hoping the extra motivation can spur Salah on to a top performance this weekend.
With six goal involvements in his last six games, the Liverpool legend looks to be returning to his usual levels.
A contribution at the City Ground would do him the world of good.
Mo Salah will be up against ex-Liverpool star Neco Williams
Part of the reason for Salah’s struggles against Forest are down to some excellent performances by Neco Williams against his old club.
Since leaving Anfield in 2022, the Welsh left-back has consistently upped his game against the Reds.
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Mohamed Salah applauds Liverpool supporters after beating Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in the FA Cup (Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC).
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If Salah is to break his Forest rut, he will need to get the better of the former Liverpool academy star.
With speculation around Salah’s Liverpool future at an all-time high, his performances between now and the end of the season matter that bit more.
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