“Mo Salah Under the Spotlight: His Story in Major Cup Finals for Liverpool and Egypt”
“Mo Salah’s Stunning Legacy in Major Cup Finals for Liverpool and Egypt”
There’s no question that Mohamed Salah has been a key figure in Liverpool’s success in recent years. As the club’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer, his influence in helping the Reds win their first-ever league title and a Champions League crown is undeniable. Salah has firmly cemented his place among Liverpool’s greatest players.
However, despite his brilliance in getting his teams to major cup finals, his track record in those crucial matches isn’t as impressive. Following Liverpool’s loss to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final — which handed the Magpies their first major trophy in 70 years — a list of Salah’s performances in finals surfaced online, and it paints a concerning picture for Liverpool supporters.
Salah’s Cup Final Record: A Surprising Struggle on the Biggest Stage
Throughout his career, Salah has featured in several major finals, but the numbers, as highlighted by Transfermarkt and shared on Reddit, don’t paint a flattering picture. Since his appearance in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final with Egypt, Salah has played in 11 finals — yet remarkably, he’s scored only two goals, both from the penalty spot. Shockingly, that means he’s never found the net from open play in a cup final.
Salah has also registered just two assists in those 11 finals — a surprising return for a player known for his game-changing brilliance. For someone who typically dominates on the biggest stages, his struggles to replicate that form in finals are hard to ignore. While Liverpool have still managed to win several trophies during his time at Anfield, it’s often been other players rising to the occasion when it matters most.
Salah’s Display Against Newcastle
In the Carabao Cup final clash with Newcastle, Salah was largely ineffective, unable to make his usual impact as Liverpool fell short.
With a golden opportunity to deliver Arne Slot his first trophy as Liverpool manager in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley on March 16, Salah failed to make any meaningful impact. The stats from the match highlight just how quiet he was.
The Egyptian managed only 23 touches throughout the entire game, disappearing for long stretches. He completed just 13 passes, delivered one cross, and failed to register a single shot on target — a far cry from his usual prolific form this season. To make matters worse, Salah lost possession six times and completed only one successful dribble against Eddie Howe’s disciplined defense. By his high standards, it was a performance to forget.
It’s well below the level Liverpool fans have come to expect from Salah during the 2024/25 season, but when you consider his track record in major finals, it’s not all that surprising to see him falter on the biggest stage once again.