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Slot uneasy about benching Salah again
25 Jan
Summary
- Manager Slot finds benching any player an uneasy decision.
- Salah recently returned after a seven-match absence.
- Liverpool remained unbeaten during Salah's prior unavailability.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed that he would feel uneasy if forced to sideline Mohamed Salah again this season, a feeling he holds for any player.
Salah recently made his return, playing the full 90 minutes in a Champions League victory after missing seven matches for Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations campaign. His first start since late November followed a period on the bench that led to controversy and claims of being scapegoated.
Slot acknowledged that leaving any player out is an uneasy decision, especially those who have contributed significantly. He stated that making the best decision for the team is part of his role, even if it involves leaving players with sufficient quality on the bench.
Remarkably, Liverpool maintained an unbeaten streak across the 12 matches where Salah was either rested or unavailable, a run that continued with a recent commanding win. Slot anticipates no player will be content with being left out, as players should have confidence in their ability to play.
