Mohamed Salah surprised fans with an unexpected miss in front of goal during Liverpool’s latest match. New manager Arne Slot defended the star forward, saying, “He’s human too,” reminding everyone that even top players have off moments.
Salah Misses Key Chance as Liverpool Lose 3-2 to Brighton
Mohamed Salah had a golden chance to score during his 300th Premier League match but missed from close range, as Brighton came from behind to beat Liverpool 3-2. Liverpool manager Arne Slot defended Salah, saying the star forward showed that he is “human” after the surprising miss.
A Shocking Moment from Salah at a Crucial Time
Liverpool were leading 2-1 at the Amex Stadium when Salah got the perfect opportunity to make it 3-1 in the 54th minute. Cody Gakpo sent a great cross into the box, and Salah was just six yards away from goal. But instead of scoring his 29th league goal of the season, he missed the target completely.
Fans were shocked, as Salah usually scores easily from such chances. The miss proved to be very costly, as Brighton made a comeback and won the match.
Arne Slot Reacts: “Salah is Human Too”
After the match, Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot reacted to the moment. He said, “The first thing that came to my mind when I saw the ball going to Mo was that this is a big chance and probably a goal because that’s what Mo usually does.”
He continued, “But he’s not a machine. He’s been almost inhuman this season, but even he has moments where he doesn’t score for a game or two. The good thing is, when this happens, you can be sure he’ll score again in the next one or two games.”
Brighton’s Comeback Seals the Win
Liverpool had taken control early in the game with a goal from Harvey Elliott. Brighton answered with a goal from Yasin Ayari, but Dominik Szoboszlai scored again before halftime to make it 2-1 for Liverpool.
After Salah’s miss, Brighton began to push harder. Kaoru Mitoma, who came off the bench, scored the equalizer in the 69th minute. Then, five minutes from full time, young Jack Hinshelwood scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute.
His goal was first disallowed for offside, but VAR later confirmed it was valid. Hinshelwood celebrated the moment with his 17-year-old cousin Harry Howell, who made his Premier League debut that night.
Slot on Mac Allister’s Absence and Future Plans
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was left out of the game against his former club. Coach Arne Slot explained that the Argentine World Cup winner needed rest and would not play in the final game of the season either.
“He needs rest to fully recover and be ready for next season,” said Slot. “He played the last few games with pain, but he kept going with his strong Argentinian mentality. Still, it’s not smart to risk a player with even a small injury.”
Brighton’s European Hopes Still Alive
The win helped Brighton move to eighth place in the Premier League, keeping their hopes alive of playing in the UEFA Conference League next season. They must stay in eighth and hope that Chelsea win the Conference League final or that Newcastle drop out of the top six.
A Dream Night for Hinshelwood and His Cousin
20-year-old Jack Hinshelwood had a night to remember. He came off the bench with his cousin Harry Howell and scored the match-winning goal just a minute later.
“There was a nervous wait until the goal was given,” Hinshelwood told Sky Sports. “But when it was allowed, it was pure relief. I was so happy to come on with my cousin. We’ve played football together since we were very young. It was a special moment.”
This thrilling match was a reminder that football can be full of surprises — even stars like Mohamed Salah can miss, and young players like Hinshelwood can steal the spotlight.
