Arne Slot opted to leave Mohamed Salah back at home

The last time Liverpool were on their travels in the Champions League , problems with the plane meant they were unable to turn up for the usual pre-match press conference. On this latest journey into Europe, however, the focus was entirely on whether just one individual would make the trip.

It transpired Mohamed Salah ’s explosive interview having been left unused on the bench for the 3-3 Premier League draw at Leeds United on Saturday was sufficient for the club, in consultation with head coach Arne Slot , to remove the Egyptian from selection for a short period and not include him for tonight’s Champions League clash at Inter Milan.

Casting doubt on both the immediate and long-term Liverpool future of Salah, the reverberation

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