Liverpool's 3-0 Loss to Forest Draws Salah Criticism

Liverpool suffered a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, extending their dismal run and drawing sharp criticism from former defender Jamie Carragher toward star forward Mohamed Salah for failing to address the team's struggles publicly.

The loss at Anfield marked Liverpool's sixth defeat in seven Premier League matches this season, leaving them in 12th place and 11 points behind leaders Arsenal. The reigning champions started the campaign with five straight wins but have since unraveled, enduring a four-game losing streak in the league before a brief 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. They also suffered a Champions League defeat and an exit from the League Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace. Across all competitions, it represents eight losses in their last 11 outings, a stark contrast to their title-winning form under manager Arne Slot last season. Slot, now in his second year, faces mounting pressure amid scrutiny over the club's record 446 million summer spending.

Captain Virgil van Dijk fronted the media after the Forest match, describing the situation as a "mess" and urging teammates to show anger over their unacceptable performances. "We are definitely...