Sport Bild are blaming Mohamed Salah for Florian Wirtz’s issues at Liverpool.
In an editorial, the German newspaper states the Egyptian great is holding back Wirtz and it is time for manager Arne Slot to drop the veteran in favour of Liverpool’s summer signing.
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The newspaper said: “It’s noticeable that he’s overlooked Wirtz and hasn’t made any of the other summer signings, who together cost around half a billion euros, shine.
“Salah has provided three assists this season, all of which led to goals, all for players who have been with the club longer.
“Salah is increasingly becoming a major problem for Liverpool and Wirtz.
“He is the king of the champions, seemingly blocking their successful new beginning. And thus, the future of his successor as the attacking leader: €140m signing Wirtz.
“There’s no doubt that he’s intended to be the leader of the future.”
The editorial adds: “The question is, who will dethrone Salah. The club, the coach, or his team-mates?
“It seems quite possible that Salah will move to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2026.”
