‘Survival Mode’: Arne Slot Explains Why He Benched Mo Salah Against PSG
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench for the entire 90 minutes of their 2-0 Champions League loss to PSG. Salah, who will depart Anfield as a free agent this summer, watched from the sidelines as goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sealed a first-leg advantage for the holders. Slot switched to a defensive 5-3-2 formation with wing-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. The change left Liverpool without a single shot on target and saw Slot bring on Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and teenager Trey Nyoni instead of his top European scorer. “In the last part of the game, it was more about us surviving than ever having a chance to score,” Slot said in his post-match press conference. He added that Salah’s strengths would be better used in upcoming fixtures than in a prolonged defensive battle. Liverpool now face Fulham in a vital Premier League clash before returning to Anfield for the second leg against PSG. The result could shape the final chapter of Salah’s Anfield career.
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