Mohamed Salah's pursuit of Premier League records faces a setback following Liverpool's 3-2 loss to Brighton. On his 400th appearance for the club, Salah missed a crucial opportunity that could have brought him closer to equaling the league's goal involvement record.

Salah, who had been in remarkable form earlier in the season, was poised to challenge the record of 47 goal involvements, shared by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole. However, his performance has dipped in recent matches, with only one goal and one assist in the last eight games. This slump has left him still needing one goal involvement to match the record and two assists to break the all-time assist record of 20, held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

During the match against Brighton, Salah's failure to convert a clear chance from Cody Gakpo’s cross highlighted his current struggles. Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, remarked on Salah's unusual form, noting that while he has been "almost inhuman" throughout the season, he has had moments where he has appeared less than his best.

Despite this setback, Salah is still in contention for the Premier League Golden Boot, leading the goal chart with 28 goals, five ahead of Newcastle's Alexander Isak. He has the opportunity to secure the award for a fourth time, matching Henry's record for Arsenal. Salah also aims for the European Golden Shoe, needing two goals in the final match against Crystal Palace to surpass Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres, who leads the standings with 39 goals.

Throughout his time at Liverpool, Salah has made a significant impact, contributing to 354 goals in 400 appearances. As he approaches the last game of the season, the anticipation remains whether he can achieve his record-breaking ambitions and regain his scoring form. With a final opportunity to shine, Salah's performance will be under close scrutiny as Liverpool looks to finish the season strongly.