'Superhuman' Salah unhappy after being dropped, says Liverpool's Slot
Arne Slot has admitted that Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being omitted from Liverpool's team for their vital 2-0 win against West Ham, but praised his attitude...
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot revealed that Mohamed Salah was unhappy after being benched for the team's 2-0 victory against West Ham, despite his "superhuman" past performances. This decision followed a difficult period for Liverpool, which saw 9 defeats in 12 games.
- Salah, 33, has scored only 4 Premier League goals this season, a sharp decline from his 29 goals last season.
- Slot praised Salah's professionalism and discipline, stating he understood the player's reaction to not starting.
- Salah is reportedly scheduled to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations on December 15, with discussions ongoing between the club, player, and Egypt national team regarding a release plan.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot revealed that Mohamed Salah was unhappy after being benched for the team's 2-0 victory against West Ham, a decision which followed 9 defeats in 12 games. In another English Premier League match, Arsenal managed a 1-1 draw against title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with manager Mikel Arteta praising his team's resilience. In other news involving a Premier League player, Cameroon dropped Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. This decision, along with the firing of coach Marc Brys, follows the team's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
