Liverpool manager Arne Slot has stated he will speak with forward Mohamed Salah to determine if the player will be available for selection in the upcoming Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Salah was not included in the squad for Liverpool’s recent UEFA Champions League fixture. This followed public comments from the player regarding his situation at the club. Salah expressed his desire to contribute on the pitch in remarks made after a previous league match.
In his pre-match press conference, Slot addressed the forward’s status and future at Anfield.
I have no reason not to want him to stay. I will have a conversation with Mo. The outcome of that conversation determines how things will look [on Saturday].
Liverpool prepares to face Brighton at Anfield this Saturday, aiming for a positive result. Salah’s recent involvement has been limited, with his last start coming in a European match in November.
After the Sunderland game, there were a lot of conversations between his representatives and ours, between him and me.
Salah is scheduled to join the Egyptian national team next week for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. His participation in that competition could affect his availability for club duties in the coming weeks. This season, he has contributed several goals across all competitions.
When previously asked about the possibility of Salah having played his final game for Liverpool, Slot emphasized his belief in resolving internal matters and reintegrating players.
Speculation about potential transfer interest in Salah from other leagues has been a recurring topic in media reports over recent seasons.
Slot clarified the decision-making process regarding squad selection during Friday’s press conference, explaining the collaborative nature of such choices at the club.
I am always in contact with them [sporting director Richard Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards]. But when it comes to the decision-making of the line-up or the squad, they leave that open to me.
With the team having a day off and Salah not traveling for the midweek European match, discussions were expected to take place at the training ground ahead of the weekend fixture.
Slot has consistently indicated that his primary dialogue on this matter will be directly with the player, suggesting a preference for an internal resolution. While Salah’s recent absence was notable, the manager has not ruled out the possibility of his return to the matchday squad.
The situation remains developing, with the final decision on Salah’s involvement against Brighton pending the outcome of discussions between the manager and the player.
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