Salah labelled ‘big baby’ by Allardyce amid Liverpool goal struggles
Mohamed Salah has been accused of behaving like a "big baby" by former England manager Sam Allardyce following the Liverpool forward’s reaction to being substituted against Nottingham Forest.
The Egyptian international is enduring a challenging campaign at Anfield, having netted just four Premier League goals this season.
His last strike came in early November, leading to increased scrutiny over his performances under head coach Arne Slot.
Salah appeared to smirk when replaced during the recent victory over Nottingham Forest, a reaction that drew sharp criticism from Allardyce.
Allardyce questions Salah’s attitude
"Mohamed Salah needs to bite the bullet, sit down, and make sure he starts scoring," Allardyce told the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast.
"Stop blaming Arne Slot when it’s your own fault that you’re not scoring and getting taken off. He can’t be disappointed with being taken off when he’s not scoring or creating."
Allardyce suggested the former Roma winger is suffering from a "mental block" rather than a temporary dip in form.
"It’s a worry for Liverpool and for him. He needs to stop displaying his dislike for the situation on the pitch," Allardyce added.
"Go and knock on the manager’s door and take it up there. Don’t do it in front of everyone; he’s behaving like a big baby."
Carragher highlights Ngumoha impact
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher also questioned the forward’s contribution at the City Ground.
Carragher compared the 32-year-old’s performance unfavourably to that of teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha.
"Ngumoha did more in 15 minutes than Salah and Gakpo did before that," Carragher stated.
"He changed the game and needs to be starting games."
Despite the current friction, Salah remains under contract with the Reds until 2027.
However, the three-time Golden Boot winner continues to be linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League as he navigates this difficult spell.
