Overview
- Liverpool left Mohamed Salah out of the Champions League squad, then beat Inter Milan 1–0 as traveling fans chanted Arne Slot’s name.
- Slot said a comeback hinges on whether Salah acknowledges a mistake and on who initiates any reconciliation.
- After three straight benchings, Salah declared he has no relationship with Slot and feels the club has thrown him under the bus.
- Senior voices kept public comments restrained, with Virgil van Dijk saying he wants Salah to stay but noting he departs for the Africa Cup soon and that the situation is unclear.
- Media in Europe are speculating about a winter sale, citing Saudi interest and a fee around €70 million, while Salah has said he intends to be at Anfield on Saturday to greet fans.