Mohamed Salah Shows Frustration Following Substitution Against Nottingham Forest
During Liverpool’s lackluster match against Nottingham Forest, Mohamed Salah demonstrated clear frustration after being substituted by manager Arne Slot.
The performance from Liverpool was arguably one of their weakest this season, especially against a team struggling at the bottom of the league.
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<pIn the 77th minute, Slot made changes, bringing on Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha for Cody Gakpo and Salah. The substitution did not sit well with Salah, who was seen leaving the pitch with a sarcastic smile and shaking his head. Shortly after, he was captured on the bench laughing in disbelief as Liverpool sought a late winner.
Salah smiled after his substitution
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Salah laughing after being taken off. pic.twitter.com/bmkj2FnvKJ
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Mohamed Salah’s Underwhelming Performance Against Nottingham Forest
Salah, known for his high standards, had a particularly poor outing. His statistics against Forest highlighted a lack of impact:
- 0 shots
- 0 dribbles
- 0 successful crosses
- 4 unsuccessful touches
Mo Salah vs Nottingham Forest:
? 0 Shots
? 0 Dribbles
? 0 Accurate crosses
? 4 Unsuccessful touches
? 6.03 WS rating— WhoScored (@WhoScored) February 22, 2026
Slot’s choice to substitute Salah ultimately proved to be the right call, especially as Ngumoha brought immediate energy to the field. In his brief 14 minutes of play, the young player achieved:
- 11 touches
- 2 successful take-ons
- 2 duels won
- 1 chance created
- 1 touch in the opponent’s box
Rio Ngumoha’s numbers vs Nottingham Forest:
14 minutes played
11 touches
2/2 take-ons completed
2 duels won
1 chance created
1 touch in the opposition box“He achieved more in 15 minutes than Salah and Gakpo did all game” – Carragher.
Despite it being a difficult day for Salah, there is no doubt about his elite abilities. Even on off-days, he has the capability to create a magical moment from seemingly nothing.
Nevertheless, his reaction to the substitution may ignite new speculation regarding his future. After reportedly having a falling out with Slot earlier in the season, uncertainty looms over his long-term position at Liverpool. Additionally, the Saudi Pro League is eager to have him as a marquee player, with Al-Ittihad believed to be in negotiations with his agents.
If behind-the-scenes tensions continue and results do not improve, this season could mark the end of Salah’s tenure at Liverpool.
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