Arne Slot speaks out on Mohamed Salah’s imminent return from Afcon after public fallout
Bookmark popover
Removed from bookmarks
Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool in the coming days (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)
Liverpool are in discussions with Mohamed Salah regarding his potential return for their Champions League match against Marseille next Wednesday, following his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off for Egypt on Saturday.
Manager Arne Slot expressed happiness about Salah's return, despite previous comments from the player suggesting a strained relationship and feeling “thrown under the bus” by the club.
Slot confirmed that Dominik Szoboszlai's situation is “sorted” after the midfielder made a a major error against Barnsley on Monday, while also acknowledging his positive contributions in the same game.
Vice-captain Andy Robertson is in contract talks but has expressed uncertainty about staying due to a lack of first-team starts.
Slot praised Robertson's mature attitude and understanding of his importance to the club, despite his reduced playing time.
Bookmark popover
Removed from bookmarks