Overview
- An unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, the 33-year-old was left out of the starting XI for a third consecutive match.
- Salah suggested next weekend’s Brighton match could be a farewell before he departs for the Africa Cup of Nations, saying he invited his parents to attend.
- Slot defended the decision as tactical and about game control, noting he typically introduces Salah when the team needs a goal.
- Liverpool have slipped to eighth with two wins in their last 10 league games, increasing scrutiny of selection calls and recent attacking signings.
- Transfer chatter has intensified, including long-standing Saudi interest, and UK reports say he could miss squads for Inter and Brighton, though no decision has been confirmed; Salah signed a two-year extension in April and has 250 goals for the club.