Liverpool: Arne Slot calms things down regarding Salah
Salah wasn’t happy not to be in the starting XI, but…: Arne Slot lifts the veil!
Mohamed Salah experienced a rare moment last weekend: for the first time since April 2024, the Egyptian forward started a Premier League match on the bench. A bold move by Arne Slot, especially as the player is going through a less prolific spell despite five goals and three assists in eighteen appearances. Unsurprisingly, this decision sparked debate in England, where Salah remains a major figure in the league.
🚨🇪🇬 Arne Slot: “Mo Salah will travel for AFCON on December 15”.
“Of course a player is not happy if he’s not starting but he was very supportive of his teammates. He’s a top professional”. pic.twitter.com/hx5DMcrzoP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 2, 2025
Questioned at a press conference, the Dutch manager justified his decision while paying tribute to his player’s professionalism.
he explained, before highlighting the Egyptian’s impeccable attitude.
Slot emphasized Salah’s exemplary professionalism:
A statement that shows that, despite this temporary demotion, the coach continues to count on his 33-year-old striker for the rest of the season.
