Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... What's gone wrong for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool this season, building a Super League to challenge the Premier League, and. more! | Listener Questions
Feb 14, 2026
They unpack Mohamed Salah's struggles at Liverpool and why form can suddenly dip. They debate building a Super League versus the Premier League and offer alternate 16- and 20-team formats. They talk quick-impact transfers like Antoine Semenyo and others who settled in fast. There is a clear rundown on why ACL injuries matter more in football and some quirky soccer facts learned over years of research.
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Why Salah's Form Dropped Off Fast
- Mohamed Salah's sharp decline combines age, tactical shifts, and changing teammates into a steep performance drop-off.
- Loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold and different midfield profiles (e.g., Wirtz vs Soboslai) made Salah less central and reduced his chances.
New Signings Changed Liverpool's Build
- Liverpool's incoming signings and formation changes shifted attacking focus away from Salah and reduced his effectiveness.
- New No.10 profiles (Florian Wirtz) prioritize receiving the ball rather than making space-running movements that helped Salah.
Semenyo's Fast City Adjustment
- Antoine Semenyo adapted quickly to Manchester City's system but still makes moments that confuse teammates.
- Joe Lowry remains unconvinced he's the perfect long-term fit despite his strong early showings.
