Arne Slot Responds to Mohamed Salah Outburst with Clarity

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Arne Slot Responds to Mohamed Salah Outburst with Clarity

Arne Slot has responded to Mohamed Salah’s recent outburst regarding his treatment at Liverpool. Salah expressed his frustrations after being benched for the third consecutive match during a 3–3 draw against Leeds United. He felt that his performance was unfairly scrutinized, claiming he was being “thrown under the bus” and stating there was “no relationship” with the manager.

Slot’s Response

Slot addressed the media for over ten minutes, clarifying the communications he had with Salah. He stated that while Salah is not traveling with the team for their Champions League match against Inter, their discussions had been frequent prior to the incident. “Before Saturday, the two of us have spoken a lot,” he revealed.

The 47-year-old manager countered Salah’s assertion of having no relationship, indicating he hadn’t felt any tension until Salah’s comments surfaced. “Usually I am calm and polite, but it doesn’t mean I’m weak,” Slot explained, emphasizing the need for a club response to player remarks.

Team Performance Context

Despite Liverpool’s struggles, with only two wins in their last ten matches, Slot admitted he did not expect such public discontent from Salah. “It was a bit of a surprise when I heard he made those comments,” he remarked, noting Salah’s respectful behavior during training despite being sidelined.

Future for Salah

Although Salah’s remarks have raised speculation about his future, including hints at a potential January transfer, Slot remains hopeful. “I’m a firm believer that there is always a return for a player,” he stated. However, Slot did not confirm if Salah would play in the upcoming match against Brighton at Anfield, which could be his last before the Africa Cup of Nations.