The opportunity lost by Egyptian prodigy Mohamed Salah during his team Liverpool’s match against Bournemouth in the English Premier League’s fourth round was highlighted by the British media on Sunday.
In addition to Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dutchman Virgil van Dijk, Portuguese replacement Fabio Carvalho, and Bournemouth defender Chris Mipham’s own goal, the other goals on Saturday were scored by Brazilian Roberto Firmino and Colombian Luis Diaz.
Liverpool tied the Premier League record held by rivals Manchester United and Leicester City, who both defeated Southampton 9-0 in 2019 and Ipswich 9-0 in 1995, respectively.
In the 17th minute, with Liverpool leading by two goals, Elliott transferred the ball to his Egyptian teammate, who put it in front of the goal, but Salah strangely turned it outside the net, startling the 53,00 fans. Due to a player’s missed opportunity, who scored 23 goals in the league the previous season, a guy and his teammates were hurt.
The missed chance sparked a wave of ridicule, with one Twitter user asking: How did Salah miss it? Salah has the opportunity of the season, another individual added.
Former Scotland international Pat Nevin considered the missed chance for BBC Radio: Who is he? Is he Mohamed Salah’s sibling?
The Liverpool striker will be disappointed, according to former England international Ian Wright, who told the BBC network: “Come on man, I think he will be disappointed. We know how much Salah wants, and he will be even sadder about the race with Haaland for the Golden Boot.” Salah is devastating, nine goals and you did not get any, he said.
After passing up the “chance of the season,” Salah raises irony.
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