Former Liverpool star Luis Garcia has commented on the possible reasons behind Mohamed Salah's unusually quiet goal celebrations in the past few weeks.
Liverpool sealed their progression to the Champions League knockout phase on Tuesday night thanks to Salah's first-half winner against Napoli.
However, despite the significance and importance of the goal, much of the talk has again been surrounding Salah's uncharacteristically muted celebration.
Speaking to BT Sport on Tuesday night (via The Mirror), Luis Garcia believes the contrast in the Liverpool forward's form compared to last season may be influencing the Egyptian's behaviour.
The former Champions League winner said: "
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"[He's] having chances and not scoring," added Garcia.
"[He's] probably trying to prove himself and, well, today once again he done it."
Perhaps a personal discontentment or maybe even a show of cockiness due to his exceptional talent, Liverpool fans won't be too bothered as long as he keeps scoring.
Source : 90min