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Beth Lindop
Mohamed Salah has been left out of Liverpool‘s lineup for their upcoming Champions League match against Inter Milan.
The decision to omit Salah from the squad comes after he made headlines with remarks that criticized the club and head coach Arne Slot, according to sources reporting to ESPN.
It remains uncertain whether Salah will be available for Liverpool’s Premier League encounter with Brighton, which would be his final match before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations.
After the recent 3-3 draw with Leeds United, Salah expressed his disappointment to reporters about being benched for the entire match.
So far this season, Salah has scored only four goals in 13 Premier League appearances. While he trained with the team at the AXA Training Centre on Monday, the club decided to exclude him from the squad set to travel for Tuesday’s game at the San Siro.
Sources indicated that this decision was made with the consent and full support of Slot. Given the timing and nature of Salah’s public comments, it is thought that stepping back from the squad would be beneficial for everyone involved, though he will not face any disciplinary measures.
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Liverpool has struggled recently, winning only four of their last 15 matches across all competitions. However, sources confirmed that Slot enjoys the full support of the club’s leadership, despite Salah’s recent comments.
The team is currently 13th in the Champions League standings and needs a strong performance in Milan to enhance their prospects of securing a top-eight finish for the knockout stage.