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Manager Defends Salah Snub Amidst Anfield Draw
5 Dec
Summary
- Defending champions drew 1-1 with Sunderland at Anfield.
- Manager explained Mohamed Salah's benching is normal.
- The team aims to return to the top four in the standings.

Defending champions conceded more ground in the league standings after a 1-1 draw against newly promoted Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday night. This result leaves the team in ninth place, though still within two points of fourth-placed Chelsea.
Manager Arne Slot addressed speculation surrounding Mohamed Salah's absence from the starting lineup for the second game in a row. Slot, who introduced the forward at halftime, emphasized that such decisions are normal and that Salah is always considered for starting or coming off the bench.
The team's immediate objective is to secure a return to the top four positions, a goal that Slot believes reflects the competitive nature of the Premier League this season. The focus now shifts to the upcoming clash against Leeds United.




