‘Useless question’ – Arne Slot shuts down query on relationship with Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah was omitted from the matchday squad for Liverpool’s midweek 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League
Arne Slot says It’s ‘useless’ to ask about his relationship with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
Salah was omitted from the matchday squad for Liverpool’s midweek 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League, following his explosive interview after the Reds’ 3-3 draw with Leeds United.
The 33-year-old, who had been dropped to the bench for a third consecutive Premier League game against Leeds, claimed he had been “thrown under the bus” by the club and suggested his relationship with Arne Slot had broken down.
Liverpool remain unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions, although they have managed just two wins in their last ten Premier League matches.
Asked whether he ‘still has a relationship with Salah, Slot said: “It’s useless asking this question if I have said so many times the same answer.”
The Dutchman added: “This club has won a lot, a lot of games with him, so that’s an answer to your question, I think.
Slot has confirmed he will speak with Salah before deciding whether the forward will feature in Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
“Like I said, another way of asking it, but the next time I talk about Mo should be with him. I have no reasons not wanting him to stay, if that is a little bit of an answer to your question.
“I will have a conversation with Mo this morning and the outcome of that conversation determines how it will look tomorrow.
“What I need is a conversation with him and I think the next time I speak about Mo should be with him and not in here. You can keep on trying but there is not much more to say about it [other than] that I speak to him today and, like I said, the outcome of that conversation determines how things will look tomorrow.”
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