In Liverpool’s recent Premier League clash at Anfield, Mohamed Salah’s reaction became one of the talking points of the match after a huge chance was spurned by his teammate.
Shortly after the second half began, Salah played a delightful pass from the edge of the box that set Hugo Ekitike through on goal, with only the goalkeeper to beat. The French forward seemed destined to score, yet somehow sent his header wide of the target, leaving many inside the stadium stunned.
The Egyptian winger, clearly incredulous at what had just happened, dropped to the turf in sheer disbelief — a moment that even pundit Gary Neville, calling the game for Sky Sports, highlighted in commentary, remarking on Salah’s stunned reaction.
Ekitike’s miss was especially surprising given his strong maiden season, during which he has been a key attacking outlet for Liverpool. Despite that let-off, Liverpool later went ahead courtesy of a spectacular long-range free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai, easing some of the frustration from the earlier chance.
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