The Reds’ matchup with Luton Town was undoubtedly one of the most unexpected so far in the competition. Not only did they manage a point-against-relegation draw that helped them maintain their position in the standings, but Luton Town also exhibited sufficient tactical behaviour to thwart their Reds’ offensive attacks. Mohamed Salah was one of the players who struggled the most, as his goal total, which has remained at eight goals in 11 games, was severely limited.
Normally ending games with a goal or an assist, Salah was unable to create many opportunities for the offence on this occasion, and he felt that he could have done more against a team that he was playing against for the first time in his career. Since the Egyptian international has scored at least one goal against 27 of the 29 Premier League clubs he has faced, Swansea and now Luton are the only teams that have prevented Mo’ from celebrating a goal. Therefore, the pharaoh has a low point against Luton Town with his inability to make a difference on the scoreboard.
While the midfield with Dominick Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch did not have the finest clarity towards goals, Mohamed Salah has not been able to finish this eleventh round with a goal in his account primarily because of the team’s overall activities. Attacking players like Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota were unable to capitalise on the limited advantages that the Egyptian could provide.
There is one final opportunity for Salah to fix this mark.
The player will have the chance to exact retribution when the Luton squad visits Merseyside at the end of February. That may be the second game, and probably final meeting of Salah with Luton, given the circumstances of his transfer from Liverpool or the possible relegation of Luto Luton Town. Salah needs to be able to score against them, even though Mo’s first game ended in defeat and his record was wrecked.
