Liverpool and Newcastle United clash at Anfield in this Saturday’s late Premier League kick-off.
Arne Slot confirmed three players are injured for the tie, leaving the Dutchman short of defensive options.
He also spoke about how much Liverpool are struggling in the Premier League compared to Europe right now.
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We are yet to win a Premier League game in 2026…
The Reds have booked a place in the Champions League last-16 this week after their second win in the space of seven days, but their domestic form is dire.
Liverpool have failed to win a single match in 2026 and now have three tough games coming up.
Mohamed needs to assist Liverpool teammate vs Newcastle United
What has not helped their performances in 2026 so far is Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian was away at the AFCON at the beginning of the year, and since his return, the Egyptian hasn’t been firing.
Salah did score a free-kick against Qarabag in midweek, though, which should hopefully boost his confidence going into Saturday.
It’s not a goal the 33-year-old needs to cement a place in the Premier League history books, however.
During his playing career so far, Salah has scored 10 and assisted nine in 18 league matches against Newcastle.
But should he provide an assist on January 31, he will become the first player in the competition’s history to record double figures for both goals and assists against an opponent.
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Though his record against Newcastle is impressive, Salah has actually hit more than 10 goals against seven different clubs.
His favoured teams are Tottenham and Manchester United, netting 16 against both sides. Though he took a lot fewer games (18) to reach that total versus Utd than Spurs (24).
Salah has then scored the second-most goals against Manchester City and West Ham United (13).
The winger has netted on 12 occasions against one opponent, Bournemouth, while he has 11 goals versus Arsenal and Southampton.
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