The Digest:
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has broken his silence on the controversial decision to bench star forward Mohamed Salah for three consecutive matches, attributing the move to tactical adjustments aimed at addressing the team’s recurring vulnerabilities. The explanation comes amid an escalating rift with Salah, who has publicly criticized the club and been excluded from the Champions League squad as a disciplinary measure.
Key Points:
- Arne Slot said he benched Salah to address tactical vulnerabilities exploited by opponents
- He opted for an extra midfielder against West Ham and Sunderland after poor results
- Against Leeds, he chose a diamond formation with Ekitike and Gakpo over Salah on the right
- Salah responded by declaring his relationship with Slot “completely broken down.”
- The Egyptian has been dropped from Liverpool’s Champions League squad for his outburst
- Slot emphasized that finding solutions to Liverpool’s struggles is “my jo.b”
- The team has faced consistent challenges with defensive setups and opponent game plans
Sources: BBC, Goal
