Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool ended a four-match losing streak by defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in the Champions League group stage
- Mohamed Salah started on the bench, coming on in the 74th minute and largely opting not to combine with teammates
- Salah removed his profile picture and cover photo from his X account after the match, intensifying speculation about his future at the club
Dominant Display Ends Poor Run
Liverpool produced arguably their finest performance of the season to overpower Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in their latest Champions League group stage encounter. The comprehensive result drew a line under the Merseyside outfit’s recent difficulties, as they broke free from a sequence of four straight defeats which had placed manager Arne Slot and his squad under mounting scrutiny.
Drama Alert 🚨 Mohamed Salah has removed the Liverpool content from his X profile picture and header 🤯 pic.twitter.com/58aspIZ4XI
— Egal (@EGTVEgal) October 22, 2025
Salah’s Substitution and Reaction Stir Debate
Despite their emphatic win, post-match conversations quickly shifted to Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward, widely regarded as Liverpool’s key player, did not start the match and was only introduced as a substitute in the 74th minute. On the pitch, he tended to pursue shooting opportunities solo rather than linking up with teammates in attack.
What drew further attention was Salah’s subsequent activity on the social media platform X. After the final whistle, the forward removed both his profile picture and cover photo from his account, an action that fuelled suggestions of internal discontent. Observers have interpreted this move as a possible indication of unhappiness, particularly in light of his brief involvement and benching.
Future Uncertainty Amid Contract Extension
The timing of Salah’s actions has only accelerated speculation amongst supporters and analysts, with many questioning the future of the relationship between Liverpool and the player. This comes in the wake of his recent contract extension, which ties him to the club until the summer of 2027. Nonetheless, Salah’s disappointment at his limited playing time appeared evident. Whether this situation will escalate or be managed by Arne Slot in the coming weeks remains to be seen.
