# Salah’s Defensive Shift: Evolution or Decline?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/salahs-defensive-shift-evolution-or-decline/  
Published: 2026-07-30  
Updated: 2026-07-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Mohamed Salah is transforming. Liverpool’s icon now tracks back more than ever, recording 2.41 defensive actions per game in the 2025-26 season. However, this tactical pivot comes at a cost. With offensive output dipping to just five goals, analysts are questioning the trade-off. Is sacrificing Salah’s elite attacking flair for defensive stability a genius evolution or a tactical mistake for the Reds?