Overview
- Arne Slot left Mohamed Salah out of the starting XI for the win over West Ham and the draw at Sunderland, with the forward coming on after half-time in the latter.
- Football Insider reports Salah is dissatisfied with a reduced role following a dip in form this season.
- The decisions have been described by reporters as a brave response to underperforming senior players.
- Football Insider previously reported Liverpool do not intend to sell in 2026 after Salah signed an April extension running through 2027.
- Liverpool are scoping long-term wide-forward options, with Yankuba Minteh and Antoine Semenyo cited, while an ex-Man City adviser told Football Insider a massive Saudi offer could test the club.