Mohamed Salah has finally addressed the moment that left Anfield – and Liverpool fans around the world – in disbelief: a stunning miss from just seven meters in front of an open goal that could have sealed a crucial win against Brighton.

The bizarre incident occurred during Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at the Amex Stadium on May 19. In the 54th minute, with Liverpool leading 2-1, Salah found himself perfectly placed to extend the lead. Cody Gakpo delivered a low cross that bypassed Brighton’s defense and goalkeeper, leaving Salah with what seemed like an unmissable chance. Yet, the Egyptian star inexplicably fired wide, leaving the goal gaping.

Fans were left stunned. Head coach Arne Slot was seen holding his head in disbelief. On social media, the moment went viral, with countless memes and slow-motion replays circulating under captions like, “How did Salah miss that?” and “Physics has left the chat.”

Reacting to the wave of online backlash, Salah broke his silence in a brief statement after the match: “I have no excuses. It was a moment I’ll think about for a long time. I let the team and the fans down. I can only say sorry and promise to come back stronger. Sometimes, even the best moments become the hardest to explain.”

The miss proved to be a turning point in the game. Just 15 minutes later, Kaoru Mitoma equalized for Brighton, and Jack Hinshelwood completed the comeback in the 85th minute, sending Liverpool crashing to their second consecutive away defeat.

Salah, who could have scored his 29th Premier League goal of the season, now finds himself under scrutiny, despite being one of the league’s top scorers. For Liverpool fans, the miss wasn’t just shocking — it felt symbolic of a night where momentum slipped away.

Still, Salah remains a club legend, and with one game left in the season, the Egyptian star has a chance to redeem himself and close the campaign on a high. But for now, the question remains etched in fans’ minds: “How did he miss?”