he Premier League individual charts this season. After all, this is the same squad that lifted the title last year and entered the 2025/26 campaign with enormous expectations.
But as the season reaches its early turning point, one statistic has left the fanbase stunned: only one Liverpool player sits inside the top 10 of the league’s best-performing attackers — and it’s not the name anyone predicted.
It isn’t captain Virgil van Dijk, whose leadership remains crucial but whose defensive numbers do not directly translate into the scoring race. It isn’t Dominik Szoboszlai, the marquee midfield signing once tipped to explode under Arne Slot’s system. Instead, the only Liverpool star appearing in the Premier League’s early-season top-scorer list is Mohamed Salah — and even he is barely hanging on.
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Despite Liverpool’s mixed form, Salah has registered 4 goals and 2 assists in his first 11 league appearances, placing him in the large group tied for seventh place in the Premier League scoring charts. It is a respectable return, but far from the elite standards Liverpool fans have grown accustomed to. And when compared to Erling Haaland’s terrifying pace — already on 14 goals in 11 matches — the contrast is impossible to ignore.
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The shocking part is not Salah’s inclusion, but rather Liverpool’s absence everywhere else. No Darwin. No Gakpo. No Díaz. No Szoboszlai. No Wirtz or Isak in the projected future lineups. A club that once prided itself on having one of Europe’s most explosive attacking structures now finds itself represented by just a single player clinging to the lower edge of the list.
Liverpool fans know this is uncharted territory. Last season, Salah scored 29 goals and matched Thierry Henry’s historic record of four Premier League Golden Boots, joining a club of legends. This year, however, he is fighting simply to keep Liverpool visible in the top 10 conversation while the rest of the squad struggles to step up. The decline in goal contributions across the team raises uncomfortable questions about Arne Slot’s attacking setup and the overall confidence running through the squad.
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The contrast across the league is striking. Behind Haaland, several unexpected names have surged into the top positions: Igor Thiago of Brentford, Semenyo of Bournemouth, Mateta of Crystal Palace, and Danny Welbeck at Brighton — all sitting on six goals. These are clubs with a fraction of Liverpool’s resources and squad depth, yet their attackers are outscoring every Anfield forward except Salah.
Even more concerning is the corporation of rivals beginning to widen the gap. Bryan Mbeumo has found form at Manchester United, while Chelsea’s Joao Pedro has begun contributing both goals and assists. Liverpool, a club that prides itself on challenging for every major honour, now finds itself overshadowed on individual charts by mid-table sides.
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For many supporters, this raises the question: What has happened to Liverpool’s attacking identity? Under Jürgen Klopp, even during transitional seasons, Liverpool regularly placed multiple players among the league’s top scorers. Now, with an expensive frontline and a redesigned tactical system, the Reds seem to lack the cutting edge that once defined them.
Salah remains their lifeline — but Liverpool’s problem is that he is their only lifeline. And with the African Cup of Nations approaching, his absence could further expose the cracks that have already appeared. Arne Slot faces a critical period ahead. Unless others step forward, Liverpool could slip even deeper into the pack while watching their rivals widen the gap.
For now, the reality is simple:
Liverpool’s presence in the Premier League’s top 10 scorers begins and ends with Mohamed Salah — a shocking reminder of how far the team’s attacking standards have fallen.
