In their recent 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, Salah was largely invisible, and even the opposing team's players acknowledged his lack of impact. The game against Chelsea revealed the challenges Liverpool faces without Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had a crucial role in providing Salah with scoring opportunities last season.

Alexander-Arnold's absence has been felt, as his replacement, Dominik Szoboszlai, has not been able to replicate his passing range and provide the same level of service to Salah. This has resulted in Salah receiving fewer scoring opportunities and struggling to make an impact.

Salah's teammates, particularly Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, have also been affected by his drop in form. Wirtz has been tasked with covering for Salah's defensive shortcomings, which has limited his ability to play in his preferred position and create scoring opportunities. Isak, on the other hand, has seen his game plan disrupted by Salah's lack of focus on finding teammates and creating chances for them.

The current situation highlights the need for Salah to adjust his game and become more involved in the defensive aspect of the game. If he is unable to do so, manager Arne Slot may need to consider making changes to the starting lineup.