Overview
- Salah was an unused substitute in the 3-3 draw at Leeds, his third straight game without a start, and said he no longer has a relationship with Slot.
- Slot defended benching Salah as a tactical decision to control the game, noting he uses the forward when Liverpool need a goal.
- Salah hinted next weekend’s Brighton match could be a farewell before he joins Egypt for AFCON, telling family to attend, while stopping short of requesting a move.
- Liverpool’s form has slumped to two wins in their last 10 league matches, leaving the champions eighth as big-money recruits like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz struggle for consistency.
- Pundits criticized Salah’s outburst and transfer speculation intensified, including Saudi Pro League links, with talkSPORT reporting he could be left out of squads for Inter Milan and Brighton.