Mane 'could have passed' - Robertson reacts to Salah selfish claims

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah appears dejected following the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday October 25, 2025.

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Sunday Oct 26, 2025. 15:12

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has been labelled selfish amid his struggles in Liverpool FC colours in the current season.

The 33-year-old winger has netted just four goals in 13 matches across all competitions in the current campaign, which is poor by his own very high standards.

His Liverpool teammate Robertson has responded to what he feels is unjust criticism of Salah, who netted 29 goals in 38 matches to inspire the Reds to the 2024/25 Premier League title.

“The relationship [between the front players] off the pitch is really strong, and on the pitch, the link-up play and everything is always good,” the Scotland captain told the Liverpool Echo.

“But these players are also paid to be selfish and we need them to score goals and take risks in the final third. When they are in front of goal, we expect them to shoot and score.

“There have been certain occasions where people say Bobby [Firmino] could have passed, Sadio [Mane] could have passed, or Mo could have passed, but these guys are paid money to make split-second decisions and score goals for us,” he added.

“Their relationship is really strong just like every other relationship in the squad and that is why over the last couple of years we have been quite successful. You get nowhere without these relationships.”

Salah ended his five-match goal drought when he netted against Brentford FC in the Premier League on Saturday and he will be looking to either assist or score when the Reds take on Crystal Palace on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.