Mohamed Salah’s free-kick and Liverpool’s 5-0 rout suggest the attack is regaining form; bettors may favor Liverpool to win upcoming matches and consider Salah as an anytime scorer or Liverpool -1.5 goals lines in games he starts.
Salah Returns to Scoresheet as Liverpool Run Riot
Mohamed Salah ended a scoring drought that dated back to Nov. 1 by curling a free-kick into the net in the 50th minute as Liverpool dismantled Qarabag at Anfield. The goal made it 3-0, and Liverpool were 5-0 ahead by the 61st minute, a statement result that highlighted the team’s attacking firepower.
Form, Selection and Player Situation
Salah has started three consecutive matches since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, after a spell of uncertainty following public criticism about being dropped from the side. The Egyptian winger’s curled free-kick was his first strike since the early-November victory over Aston Villa, a timely boost for both player and club.
Competition Impact
The emphatic win strengthened Liverpool’s position in the Champions League group and moved them closer to direct qualification for the round of 16, underscoring their status as favorites to advance.
Betting Implications for Punters
Liverpool’s dominant attacking display and Salah’s return to scoring form make them an attractive pick for match-winner markets and goal-line bets. Punters might back Liverpool to win comfortably, consider Liverpool -1.5 handicap lines, or place Salah as an anytime scorer given his recent run of starts and renewed confidence.
Mohamed Salah has continued his rehabilitation at Liverpool by scoring for the team for the first time since the start of November in a Champions League thrashing of Qarabag.
The Egypt winger curled home a shot at a free kick in the 50th minute to put Liverpool 3-0 up at Anfield. Salah’s future at Liverpool was plunged into doubt when he said in early December that he’d been “thrown under the bus” after dropped for the third game in succession.
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