For the second week in a row, Mohamed Salah set a personal milestone in the Premier League. However, unlike in the Manchester United victory, this latest feat was nothing to be proud of.
The Egyptian superstar started for Liverpool in their early kick-off against Bournemouth after becoming the club's all-time leading goalscorer in the Premier League courtesy of his brace against the Red Devils.
Unfortunately, despite tearing Ten Hag's men to pieces, the Merseyside giants quickly found themselves in trouble against the Cherries. In the 28th minute, the visitors went a goal down after conceding against Philip Billing.
Regardless, Liverpool went hunting for an equalizer and in the 70th minute, Salah was presented with a golden opportunity to draw his side level after they were awarded a penalty. Thanks to some help from VAR, the Reds were given a spot kick for a handball offense from a Bournemouth defender.
Unfortunately, Salah chose the worst moment to miss from the spot as the world-class winger sent his attempt wide, leaving everyone shocked. In fact, while he has missed penalties in the Premier League before, those were all down to saves from the keeper, making this the first time he has failed to even hit the target in England. Check it out in the clips below (videos are geo-restricted).
Oh no Mo.
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) March 11, 2023
: @USANetwork #MyPLMorning | #BOULIV pic.twitter.com/Rfnhk7qCAj
Huge moment as Mohamed Salah misfires from the spot pic.twitter.com/EyaJ2paKO2
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 11, 2023
For the first time in his PL career, Mo Salah completely missed the target on a penalty pic.twitter.com/1JR6RPnYzA
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 11, 2023
Mo Salah's 70th min penalty was 7.0 metre wide off the target pic.twitter.com/iuhWRtp6Fs
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) March 11, 2023
That's a horrible penalty miss from Salah.
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) March 11, 2023
For the first time in his Premier League career, Mohamed Salah has completely missed the target from the penalty spot. pic.twitter.com/rPVzx0fh45
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 11, 2023
Looking for the ball for Mo Salah's penalty like... pic.twitter.com/YQZXtXn06J
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) March 11, 2023
Unfortunately for the former Chelsea winger, Klopp's men were unable to score after that, meaning Salah's penalty miss came at a huge cost. Liverpool entered this tie with a mere three-point disadvantage over fourth-placed Tottenham, meaning they could have temporarily moved ahead of Spurs had they won at the Vitality Stadium.
Tottenham, on the other hand, will now face Nottingham Forest with the knowledge that they can go six points clear of Liverpool if they beat the newly-promoted side.