Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

'Salah is a goalscorer and must be selfish' - Liverpool star avoids criticism of 'dodgy decisions'

Former Reds striker Robbie Fowler has refused to condemn the Egyptian forward for some of the calls he made during a 2-1 win over Tottenham

Mohamed Salah made some “dodgy decisions” against Tottenham, says Robbie Fowler, but the Liverpool forward has avoided criticism because he is “a goalscorer” and needs a selfish streak.

The Egyptian international found the target on 44 occasions during a stunning debut campaign at Anfield in 2017-18.

He has managed another two efforts this term, but drew a blank in his most recent outing against Spurs.

Editors' Picks

That was not through a lack of trying, with Salah clearly desperate to get on the scoresheet during a fixture at Wembley Stadium dominated by Jurgen Klopp’s side.