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Steve Nicol Urges Arne Slot to Bench Mohamed Salah After Liverpool’s 3–0 Loss

He argues Salah’s reduced output, with AFCON nearing, makes this the moment to test alternatives.

Overview

  • Nicol told ESPN FC he would drop Salah, saying the forward has reached a point where the team can no longer carry him.
  • Liverpool fell to eighth after a 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, their fifth loss of the season, according to Football365.
  • Salah has five goals and three assists in 16 appearances this season, a sharp contrast to his 29 league goals in last year’s title campaign.
  • Nicol dismissed the idea of maximizing Salah’s minutes before the Africa Cup of Nations, urging Slot to trial new options now.
  • Coverage also notes broader struggles under Slot, with high-profile signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak yet to make a significant impact.