Sam Allardyce believes Mohamed Salah’s recent dip in form at Liverpool is psychological rather than physical.
The former England manager has weighed in on the scrutiny surrounding the 33-year-old forward, who has faced criticism this season after a noticeable decline in his attacking output.
Salah, long regarded as Liverpool’s most decisive threat, has not matched the sharpness of previous campaigns, prompting questions about his fitness and overall influence.
Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce dismissed suggestions that Salah’s struggles are linked to physical issues. “It’s not a physical problem.”
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He argued that the data does not support concerns over the Egyptian’s condition, pointing out that Salah continues to contribute and maintain high work rates.
While acknowledging that the forward may appear less clinical than in past seasons, Allardyce suggested the root of the issue lies elsewhere.
According to Allardyce, players of Salah’s stature can experience periods where confidence dips, even when their physical state remains strong.
He maintained that such spells are not uncommon at the highest level of the game.
“One goal changes everything,” Allardyce said, adding that a single strike could be enough to restore Salah’s belief and spark a return to his best form.
Salah’s recent challenges have also followed Egypt’s fourth-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The winger was unable to lift the continental title, and the disappointment may have affected him mentally upon returning to club duties.