Liverpool latest: Wolves ace issues grave FA Cup warning as brutal Mohamed Salah verdict given
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool's confidence hit rock bottom after falling to a shock defeat to WolvesLiverpool's campaign reached a fresh nadir on Tuesday following their shocking 2-1 loss to bottom-placed Wolves, leaving them facing widespread condemnation. History could repeat itself on Friday as the Reds travel to Wolves once more in the fifth round of the FA Cup.Multiple members of Slot's team faced criticism, including Mohamed Salah who was subjected to a particularly scathing assessment from a former Reds legend.
We also examine a caution from a Wolves player ahead of their second meeting in less than seven days.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk makes 'high stakes' Liverpool transfer admission over Champions League failureREAD MORE: Arne Slot pinpoints Liverpool's biggest problem in faltering challenge for top fourMo Salah rebukeAlthough Mohamed Salah broke his 10-match league goal drought against Wolves, his overall display attracted scrutiny. It was another disappointing showing on the flanks from Salah and Cody Gakpo, as their failure to beat opponents and shortage of pace meant the Reds again offered little threat from wide areas.The statistics were stark, as despite attempting 19 shots, Liverpool registered merely seven on target, with only one hitting the back of the net, and rather fortuitously as Salah's effort resulted from an error by Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageReds legend Steve Nicol admitted Salah played a part in the "horrible" decision-making Liverpool's attacking players made during the game. The Portuguese forward scored his third goal of the campaign and afterwards issued a warning to the struggling champions ahead of their Friday encounter.The two teams meet once more in the Black Country, this time in the FA Cup fifth round, with Gomes encouraging his team-mates to maintain their consistency whilst insisting they can secure another win against Slot's outfit.Following the final whistle, he said: "Liverpool again, here with our fans.