Two Liverpool stars admitted unhappiness with Arne Slot as boss continues to be brutal

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Two prominent Liverpool stars each expressed disappointment with team selection decisions as Arne Slot's selection process becomes scrutinised more intenselyLiverpool's 1-1 stalemate at home to Sunderland provided fresh ammunition for critics questioning whether all is right with the current Premier League champions. "Of course, a player isn't happy he isn't playing, he wasn't the only one I can tell you."The Dutchman praised Salah's mature handling of his demotion from the starting XI.

Slot emphasised his star performer remained "very supportive for his team-mates and handled himself really well" despite his obvious disappointment.Chiesa represents another casualty of Slot's ruthless selection policy, having been omitted from Liverpool's Champions League roster in September in order to not leave the squad too light in defence. The Italian winger expressed his displeasure, although he acknowledged the reasoning behind his manager's "argument.""Of course, that is one of the most difficult things you have to do as a manager," said Slot at the time.

Of course, he wasn't happy with that."I think he understood my arguments - that is not to say he agreed with them. He has contributed two goals and three assists but remains excluded from Liverpool's European squad for now.The Italian could capitalise on Salah's absence as he seeks to secure more regular first-team football.