Liverpool manager Arne Slot has broken his silence on the tense situation surrounding Mohamed Salah, with the winger’s involvement against Brighton still uncertain.
The Reds welcome Brighton to Anfield on Saturday afternoon, but the major question is whether Salah will feature after being excluded from the squad that faced Inter Milan during the week. The 33-year-old has also started the last three Premier League matches on the bench — a decision that sparked visible frustration.
Salah publicly criticised Slot following Liverpool’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Leeds United, a moment that escalated tensions between both parties. In response, Slot removed the Egyptian star from his Champions League squad entirely. Yet, despite the fallout, the manager hasn’t closed the door on reintegrating his forward.
Slot Confirms Ongoing Meetings
Speaking during his pre-match press briefing, Slot revealed that he has already held multiple talks with Salah’s representatives — and more discussions are scheduled before a final decision is made about Saturday.
“I will have a conversation with Mo,” Slot said. “The outcome of that meeting will determine what happens at the weekend.”
The Dutch coach added that after the clash with Sunderland, both sides engaged in “a lot of conversations” to address the widening rift.
Is Salah Still the Automatic Starter He Once Was?
Salah’s form this season has dipped noticeably, with performance metrics showing declines across several key areas compared to last year. While his natural ability remains unquestioned, age appears to be catching up with him. His game, once built on explosive bursts and sharp dribbling, now shows signs of slowing.
With the winger no longer displaying the same ruthlessness in front of goal, Slot may feel justified in reshaping his attack — even if that means reducing salah’s role.
Whether the situation stabilizes before Brighton arrive at Anfield remains the biggest mystery of the weekend
