Salah causes a shock on social media, leaving Liverpool fans restless

A slight change on Salah’s personal profile is sparking widespread chatter within the Liverpool fanbase, particularly given the dip in the Egyptian player’s performance.

After many years of loyalty and becoming a Liverpool icon, Salah is currently facing a challenging period both on and off the pitch. His latest social media update, seemingly simple, is viewed as a sign of emotional unrest. Amid declining form and mounting pressure, every move by Salah attracts heightened attention from supporters.

Following Liverpool’s 5-1 victory over Frankfurt, many fans noticed a subtle change on the star’s social media. The Egyptian forward updated his profile and cover photos on X (formerly Twitter), removing Liverpool-themed images and replacing them with a photo of himself and his two children. He also deleted the line describing himself as a "Liverpool player." Though a small gesture, in the context of his recent struggles and apparent heavy mood, this detail has caused concern among Anfield supporters.

On platform X, many Liverpool fans expressed confusion over the Egyptian striker’s actions:

A fan named David commented: "Has he stopped loving Liverpool? How could he do this while still wearing the club’s jersey?"

Another supporter reacted: "This is really puzzling, what on earth is Salah doing?"

Meanwhile, an account named Marc James asserted: "It’s clear that coach Arne Slot’s decision to bench Salah was absolutely justified. He no longer wants to commit to this team!"

A fourth user wrote: "After this season, he’s off to Saudi Arabia – the end of an era for a legend."

At 33 years old, Salah is going through a difficult phase. Sitting out two consecutive Champions League matches as a substitute—a first since joining Liverpool—clearly signals his challenged status. In the Frankfurt game, although he came on in the second half, his disappointment at not starting was obvious. After the final whistle, Salah headed straight to the tunnel instead of celebrating with teammates, a moment noted by journalist Lewis Steele (Mail Sport).

On the pitch, Salah still showed effort with three shots and an expected goals (xG) of 0.42, but his choice to shoot rather than pass to Florian Wirtz in a promising situation hinted at underlying tension. That moment seemed to reveal a growing individualistic mindset creeping into the style of a player once known for focus and discipline.

Twelve matches with three goals and three assists is not a bad record, but by Salah’s own standards at Liverpool, these numbers raise questions. Commentator Jamie Carragher even suggested that the era when Salah was an untouchable pick in the Reds’ lineup might be over.

Amid swirling rumors, coach Arne Slot must find a way to help the Egyptian star regain balance between confidence and team cohesion. Liverpool fans still chanted Salah’s name in Frankfurt, affirming their enduring affection. The pressing question now is: can Salah quickly reclaim his form to steer Liverpool back on track?