Arne Slot would not confirm whether Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool’s team for Wednesday’s Premier League match against Sunderland at Anfield, after the Egyptian was left on the bench during the 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday
Forward Salah, fourth on the all-time list of leading Premier League goalscorers, is due to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on December 15. Consequently, the match in London marked the first time Salah was named as a substitute in the English top-flight since his infamous sideline spat with former manager Jurgen Klopp before coming on at West Ham in April 2024.
It’s a normal reaction from a player that is good enough to play for us (to be disappointed),” manager Slot told reporters on Tuesday. “He has been so outstanding for this club for so many years and will be for the future.
“He wasn’t the only one not happy that he wasn’t starting. The way he behaved is what you would expect from the professional he is. For Mo, he is so disciplined and knows what to do to stay fit
