Mohamed Salah struggled against Manchester City(Image: Michael Regan, Getty Images)

Ally McCoist has branded Mohamed Salah's display against Manchester City as "sad" after Liverpool were demolished in the FA Cup quarter-final. Almost a fortnight since declaring he was departing the Reds, Salah was fielded against the Cityzens on the blue half of Manchester.

With fewer than a dozen fixtures remaining in his Liverpool stint, many expected he would deliver a standout showing against Pep Guardiola's outfit. Yet in front of goal, he appeared just as timid as he had prior to his announcement.

He dithered and blazed an attempt when through on goal in the opening period and watched another close range effort get pushed aside by James Trafford. With Liverpool behind 4-0 following Erling Haaland's hat-trick and Antoine Semenyo's delightful chip, Salah was handed a chance from twelve yards.

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Salah was stifled...