• Egyptian star Mohamed Salah cleared of “selfish” accusations with exceptional stat
• Salah scores decisive goal and creates record number of chances for teammates in Liverpool victory

In one of the most challenging periods of his Liverpool career, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah found himself at the center of a storm. Following a disastrous run of four consecutive Premier League defeats, Salah faced not only the pressure of results but also direct accusations from some fans of being “selfish” and favoring individual play

However, the “Egyptian King” responded not just with a crucial goal but also with an “exceptional” statistic that disproved the claims, proving that he was the “victim,” not the “culprit,” in Liverpool’s attacking crisis

The first response: breaking the drought

The first answer came at Anfield. Liverpool faced Aston Villa on Saturday evening, burdened by four successive defeats and desperate for a confidence-boosting win. Early in the game, Villa’s attacking courage almost shocked the home side, with the post denying Morgan Rogers in the fifth minute and again stopping Matty Cash in the 19th minute

As the match progressed, Liverpool regained control. Just before halftime, when the team needed a hero, Mohamed Salah appeared. In the 45+1 minute, he finally ended his scoring drought with a precise strike that gave Liverpool a vital lead heading into the break

This goal freed Liverpool in the second half. The team continued to press, and Ryan Gravenberch doubled the lead in the 58th minute after a smart pass from Alexis Mac Allister, sealing a 2-0 victory

The win was more than three points; it was a statement of Liverpool’s revival (bringing their tally to 18 points) and proof that Salah remains the team’s go-to finisher

The second response: the “clearing” statistic

During Salah’s scoring dry spell, coinciding with Liverpool’s struggles, he faced heavy criticism. Fans accused him of “selfishness,” hoarding the ball, and refusing to pass to teammates to score personal goals. Reports even suggested that manager Arne Slot considered benching him, fueling tension between the star and the coach

Amid these accusations, the stats site “Who Scored” revealed an “exceptional” figure that completely refuted the narrative of “selfish Salah.” Salah has created 18 clear-cut chances for his teammates this season in the Premier League

This number does not merely make Salah a playmaker; it makes him the league leader in creating dangerous chances this season. The real problem was not Salah’s alleged selfishness but the team’s failure to convert his opportunities. Of the 18 chances he created, teammates scored only twice

With his latest goal, Salah reached five goals in all competitions (four in the league, one in the Champions League), alongside three assists (two in the league, one in the Champions League), proving he contributes both in scoring and creating

The third response: Slot praises best version

Even manager Arne Slot, whose relationship with Salah had been reportedly tense, publicly praised the Egyptian after the match, not only for his goal but for his “complete” performance

Slot said: Mohamed Salah scoring again today was no surprise; everyone knows his incredible attacking abilities. What really impressed me was his strength in handling long balls and maintaining possession under constant pressure from Aston Villa’s defenders

He added: Salah delivered a full performance, not only creating attacking threats but also showing great defensive commitment. This reflects the best version of him we all want to see—the version Salah himself aims to show, and the one we, as a coaching staff and fans, hope for