Alan Shearer raises Mohamed Salah question as Arne Slot's stance is clear

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlan ShearerAlan Shearer has questioned whether Mohamed Salah warrants a place in Liverpool's starting line-up after the forward was substituted against Nottingham Forest, with Rio Ngumoha impressingAlan Shearer has raised an interesting question(Image: Getty Images)Alan Shearer has raised doubts over whether Mohamed Salah deserves his spot in Liverpool's first XI.The pundit has even hinted that Arne Slot could consider dropping him after Rio Ngumoha's eye-catching substitute appearance against Nottingham Forest. Shearer maintains Salah's displays have been considerably below the benchmark he established in earlier seasons, despite the attacker registering seven goals and eight assists in all competitions.Following his return from Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations duties, he has recorded two goals and four assists in eight matches.

I guess we'll have to wait and see, but he hasn't been anywhere near what he has done in previous seasons."Rio Ngumoha does look a talent, but there's a balance the manager has to get right. He said: "We are used to Mo scoring a lot of goals, and at this moment in time, that is maybe the biggest difference in his performance and game time."But we also know this has happened before.

I know in the end he always starts scoring again."That is the challenge he has, and we have to make sure he starts scoring again. He is not our only attacker at this moment in time who doesn't score as much as we are used to."He set his own standards, and those are so, so, so high and the moment he doesn't score for a few games, people are immediately surprised - that is the biggest compliment he can get."Alan ShearerArne SlotMohamed SalahLiverpool FCRio Ngumoha