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Mohamed Salah saga is far from over despite Arne Slot bringing him back into squad

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No-one knows what was said, but given the de-escalation, we can presume that there has been some relenting from either Slot or Salah, most likely the latter, given it’s the Liverpool coach who holds all the cards in this incredibly high-stakes game. He has stood up to the most powerful member of the squad, clearly retains the support of FSG and the Liverpool hierarchy, while the decision to omit Salah has been vindicated.



Slot emerges from this bruising situation in a stronger position (Image: AFP or Licensors) Slot has handled the situation with dignity — something Salah’s Leeds outburst lacked. That the Liverpool head coach prioritized the team’s needs speaks volumes in comparison to Salah’s self-centered actions.

After all, to date, Salah has yet to face any disciplinary action for what most view as unacceptable actions. That begs the question of what Saturday’s game against Brighton represents: Salah’s Anfield swansong, or the start of his final Liverpool chapter?Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.