Overview
- Arne Slot said the decision was taken as a club, expressed surprise at Salah’s remarks, and confirmed the player was told he would not travel to Milan.
- Slot indicated the situation would be revisited after the Inter match, leaving open the possibility of Salah returning to selection soon.
- Alisson Becker called the absence a consequence of Salah’s actions and urged the squad to keep focus on the Champions League fixture.
- Training images showed Salah in good spirits with teammates despite his exclusion from the traveling list.
- Commentators and former Liverpool players condemned Salah’s outburst as disrespectful, while reports highlighted his recent dip in minutes and goals and noted media speculation about his future complicated by an upcoming AFCON call-up.