Liverpool have arrived in Italy for their Champions League match against Inter Milan on March 5, 2024, but the squad is missing a key player: Mohamed Salah. The team is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 4-1 loss to PSV in their last European encounter. Struggling in the Premier League as well, Liverpool has secured only two victories in their last ten matches, which has raised concerns about their position in the table.
Salah’s exclusion from the squad follows a difficult period for the player and the club. After Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, Salah expressed his frustration publicly, criticizing manager Arne Slot and the club’s decisions. This criticism appears to have contributed to his absence from the lineup for the Inter Milan game, making it the second consecutive match he has missed.
In the wake of his omission, Salah shared a photo on Instagram showing himself alone in the gym at the AXA Training Centre. The image, which drew significant attention with over 198,000 likes, did not include a caption, leaving many to speculate about his feelings regarding the current situation.
Arne Slot Addresses Mohamed Salah’s Situation
The decision to leave Salah out of the squad has sparked debate among fans and analysts alike. Manager Slot addressed the matter on March 4, suggesting that while there may be tensions, he does not believe the relationship with Salah is irreparably damaged. “It is not the way I feel [that the relationship is broken], but he has the right to feel how he feels things,” Slot stated. He acknowledged that players often react strongly when left out of the lineup, noting that Salah had been respectful to both staff and teammates during this challenging time.
Slot emphasized that Salah has continued to train hard, indicating that there may still be hope for his inclusion in upcoming matches. “When I don’t play him anymore, usually players don’t like the manager then that much, but he was very respectful to my staff members and his teammates,” Slot explained.
Looking Ahead to the Brighton Fixture
Liverpool’s next challenge will be a Premier League match against Brighton on March 9, 2024. Slot’s comments suggest that he is open to reconciling with Salah, but it remains uncertain whether the Egyptian forward will return to the squad by then. The club and its supporters will be eagerly awaiting updates on Salah’s status as they aim for a strong performance against Brighton.
As Liverpool navigates this tumultuous period, the implications of Salah’s exclusion could be significant for the team’s morale and performance in both domestic and European competitions.
