Liverpool boss Arne Slot has suggested Mohamed Salah could remain out of the starting XI after also swiftly performing a U-turn on his plans for Leeds United

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has made the bold call to bench Mohamed Salah for Wednesday’s clash against Sunderland. It marks the first time Salah has been benched for two consecutive Premier

Slot had suggested that Salah’s benching on Sunday was due to rotation.

Liverpool Boss Explains Mo Salah Decision as Arne Slot Searches for BalanceArne Slot does not hide from difficult conversations. His call to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench for the 2-0 win over West

The Egyptian King has been short of form in recent weeks

Richard Keys has already named the shock manager he believes will replace Arne Slot at Liverpool. His comments came before the 2-0 win over West Ham at the weekend, but after they dropped points in a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland, his prediction feels even more topical now than it did before.

Bradley has missed Liverpool’s last three matches with a muscular complaint, continuing the career-long theme of injuries issues. Since making his debut for Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp in January 2024, the buccaneering right back has been forced to sit out 34 games all with muscle injuries.

Liverpool are unlikely to go after Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck once the January transfer window opens despite the German's contract winding down