Andy Jones, The Athletic: Salah will be on ‘one-man mission’ against Brentford
Andy Jones, The Athletic: Salah will be on ‘one-man mission’ against Brentford Brentford head to Anfield on Sunday knowing a positive result could strengthen their hopes of qualifying for Europe, while Liverpool are looking to secure a top-five finish and end the season on a high in front of their home supporters. The game will also mark an emotional occasion on Merseyside, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson set to make their final appearances at Anfield. Ahead of the Premier League clash, The Athletic’s Andy Jones discussed Liverpool’s season, Salah’s determination to deliver one last memorable performance and why the Bees will pose a major threat to Arne Slot’s side.
With one game left to play, Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League. How would you summarise the way this season has gone for them? It has been a huge disappointment.
It looks like, given Bournemouth’s result against Manchester City on Tuesday night, they are going to achieve what is the bare minimum expectation for Liverpool in any season and qualify for the Champions League. But, 12 months ago, they were celebrating winning the Premier League title, effectively at a canter and, given the business in the summer, this is not the season anybody envisaged. Injuries have played a part, as have new players taking longer than hoped to adapt, underperformance of key players who were so crucial to the title win and then set-piece and tactical deficiencies as well.
Across the board, there have just been a number of problems Arne Slot and his players have not been able to solve across the season. They are fortunate qualification for the Champions League has dropped to fifth this season as well. Overall, when you think of where Liverpool were 12 months ago, it has been a huge regression.
Sunday’s game is the last time Anfield will see Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson in a Liverpool shirt. How much will those two will be missed? Hugely.
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