"There are always moments when we have to be outside wide" - Jurgen Klopp explains why Liverpool superstar Mo Salah is struggling for goals this season

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes his team's recent struggles have played a part in Mohamed Salah's lack of goals this season.

Salah began the 2022-23 season by scoring twice in the Reds' first three Premier League matches. However, he went goalless in the next four league matches, with his team dropping points twice during that run.

The Egyptian has looked marginally better in the UEFA Champions League, scoring twice in three games. However, many believe Salah has still not hit top gear in a Liverpool team that has looked dysfunctional across all areas this season.

During a conversation with Sony Sports Network, Klopp was asked about Salah's form. The German tactician stated that there have been no positional changes and attributed Salah's struggles to the team's difficulties. He said (via GOAL):

“So the position has not really changed and what Salah has to do hasn't changed. It's just how it always was when we don't play our best football, then we have been too static. That means when we are static, it's a bit more often outside wide.

“There are always moments where we have to be outside wide, but we need him as well, because the goal is a bit more central. You need to be there as well. And so the observation is not wrong. But we work on flexibility in that area as well.”

Salah's struggles in front of goal this campaign represent a continuation of his barren streak from the second half of last season. The Egyptian scored just four times in his final 11 Premier League matches last term after netting 19 times in his first 24 games.

He also didn't find the back of the net in the Champions League after scoring in the first leg of Liverpool's Round of 16 tie against Inter Milan.

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Liverpool will need Mohamed Salah to be at his best when they take on Arsenal

Liverpool face arguably their biggest test of the season when they visit the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League this weekend. The Reds take on league leaders Arsenal on Sunday, October 9.

Jurgen Klopp's troops enter the game after a 2-0 win against Rangers in the Champions League. However, for the first time in a few years, they are underdogs against a fantastic Gunners team.

If Liverpool are to win, they will need Mo Salah to be on top of his game. The forward has a superb record against Arsenal, with eight goals and four assists in 13 matches against the Gunners.