For Mohamed Salah, a scorer of 32 goals in what looks to be a record-breaking campaign for Liverpool, that was again the case in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United. For a forward who is on his way to recording one of the greatest individual seasons of all time in the Premier League came the anomaly of Wembley: a match where the 32-year-old did not have a shot or create a chance in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat.

Extent of Reds superstar’s lack of impact against Newcastle at Wembley saw him set an unlikely first in his Anfield career

Micah Richards believes Mohamed Salah's struggles in the Carabao Cup final were linked to one key factor. Liverpool's star forward had a rare off-day, raising questions about the team's reliance on him.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ruled out for the remainder of the season through injury and his absence could have a knock-on effect on Mohamed Salah, according to Jamie Carragher

Only the Premier League title remains in terms of potential silverware for Liverpool this season, after they lost the Carabao Cup final 2-1 to Newcastle. Dan Burn gave Newcastle the lead before half-time, before Alexander Isak doubled the Magpies’ advantage after the break.

Mohamed Salah recorded a worst-ever Liverpool stat in the Carabao Cup final as the Reds were downed by Newcastle United.

Micah Richards has identified the factors behind Mohamed Salah's recent dip in form following Liverpool's Carabao Cup final defeat. The Egyptian forward struggled to make an impact as the Reds suffered a 2-1 loss to Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday.

Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored as Eddie Howe’s side ended their long trophy drought on a famous day at Wembley

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says his old side is too reliant on Mohamed Salah in attack. But he is backing the Reds to ensure that changes ahead of next season.