Salah continues to be on the bench, what does Arne Slot say?

Salah was once again left out of Liverpool's starting line-up against Sunderland, and manager Arne Slot has spoken out to explain this controversial selection ahead of the match on the morning of December 4.

Salah is losing himself.

Slot said his decision was driven by a need to maintain stability while still ensuring freshness in the squad. “I kept the same core. It was a balance between continuity and freshness,” the Dutchman said. He stressed that some of the starters could not play the full 90 minutes, so Liverpool needed to use the full depth of their squad. “More than ever, we needed more than 11 players tonight.”

Coach Slot insists Salah’s benching does not reflect any negative assessment of his performance. Instead, he sees it as an advantage to be able to bring a star attacker from the bench. “Everyone has a chance to play, Mo is definitely one of them. Having Mo on the bench is good for us,” Slot said.

The Liverpool tactician also revealed that he and Salah did not have a long conversation before the game. They had a long conversation after the Frankfurt game, but this time things were more relaxed. However, Slot praised Salah's professional attitude.

“He reacts as you would expect from a great player. When he plays, he sets an example. When he is on the sidelines, he sets an example of how to behave.”

Salah has not started three games in a row, which is rare in his Liverpool career. However, Slot is keen to stress that rotation is necessary in a busy schedule, and he believes Salah remains an important part of the team's plans.

The decision continues to be open to debate, but Slot insists it is all in Liverpool's long-term interests during a high-pressure season.

At the end of the 90 minutes of the match against Sunderland, Liverpool only managed a 1-1 draw. Mo Salah was brought onto the field by Slot in the second half.

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