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.

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.