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AFCON DEADLINE SET: MO SALAH JOINS EGYPT DECEMBER 15TH
Salah's dip in form prompts criticism from Jamie Carragher, who claims his "legs are gone." Slot defends benching the star, citing fixture congestion and AFCON release date.
Arne Slot has revealed that Mohamed Salah will join the Egypt squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a specific date. Slot also mentioned that the Liverpool star wasn't pleased about being benched in the recent game against West Ham. According to Slot, the club, Salah, and the Egyptian FA all agreed on when he would leave, settling rumours that he might leave earlier for a friendly against Nigeria on December 14.
Mo Salah's AFCON Departure Set for Mid-December
Slot clarified that Salah wouldn't leave early. He'll play for Liverpool in their Premier League game against Brighton and then join the Egypt squad on December 15 for AFCON. The manager said this decision came after discussions between the player, the club, and the Egyptian FA. He also mentioned that FIFA regulations state December 15 as the latest possible release date.
Slot said that the plan was made with all parties, that is, the player, club, and country. He said this is a normal way of doing things. He also mentioned that FIFA requires players to be released by December 15.
Mo Salah's Performance Dip Raises Questions
People are looking at Salah's performances because his form has dropped. The 33-year-old hasn't scored as many goals lately, with only four goals and two assists in 12 Premier League games this season. Numbers show he's taking fewer shots, doing less in the penalty box, and not dribbling as well as before.
Some say that Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid is a reason for this. With Alexander-Arnold gone, Salah lost a key teammate on the right side. Also, Slot's tactics have changed how the ball gets to Salah, and he hasn't adjusted easily. He was on the bench against West Ham, and Slot said it was because of the busy schedule.
Before the West Ham game, Slot told Sky Sports that they played four games in 10 days. That's why he chose a different lineup. He has many talented players. He also said that he has more than 11 good players and chose not to play Salah.
When asked if Salah was upset about being benched, Slot was honest in a press conference.
He said that it's normal for a player to be unhappy when they're not playing. He added that Salah wasn't the only one feeling that way. Salah acted professionally and supported his teammates. Slot also said that Salah is disciplined and a top professional.
Carragher's Comments After PSV Loss Add Pressure
Salah didn't play well against PSV in the Champions League the previous week. Jamie Carragher was frustrated and said that some performances were becoming a problem for the team.
Carragher told CBS Sports that he was angry and honest with the players. He also said that he knew the game was over long before the final whistle and that Liverpool was becoming a good team in 2018, beginning with Jurgen Klopp, with Slot joining later.
Carragher added that the key players for Liverpool were Alisson, van Dijk, and Salah. He noted that Alisson is often injured, van Djik isn't playing as well, and Salah looks like his legs are gone. He doesn't like criticising them. Carragher added that he is looking for the leaders to step up when things are not going well.
How Many Liverpool Games Could Salah Miss During AFCON?
Liverpool is at a difficult point in the season. They need to play consistently. Games against Sunderland and Leeds United are chances to get back on track before a big Champions League game against Inter. However, Salah's departure for AFCON is a concern. Egypt's AFCON could make him miss up to eight Liverpool games, including matches during the holiday season and into mid-January. The tournament ends on January 18.
ANALYTICAL: WHY £400M-SPENDING LIVERPOOL STILL DESPERATELY NEEDS ARDA GüLER
Liverpool joins rivals Manchester United and Arsenal in the race to sign highly-rated Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Güler, following their UCL win.
Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champs, are set to host Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield this Saturday afternoon.
Arne Slot's team hasn't been doing great lately, with only two wins in their last ten Premier League games. They recently tied 3-3 with Leeds United, who are also having a tough time.
But the Reds did get a win in the Champions League on Tuesday, beating Inter Milan 1-0. This gets them closer to qualifying for the next stage.
Now, after that big win in Milan, word is Liverpool wants to sign one of La Liga's biggest stars.
CaughtOffside says that Liverpool and Manchester United are both interested in Real Madrid's Arda Güler.
The report also says that Arsenal, who are leading the Premier League right now, also want the Turkish player, who's been playing really well this season.
Guler, who's 20, moved to Real from Fenerbahce in 2023. He's played in over 80 games for the Spanish team in all competitions.
He's scored 15 goals and assisted 18 times during that time. His play for Xabi Alonso's team has caught the attention of quite a few English teams.
The report says that all three Premier League teams are seriously interested in Güler, who mainly plays as an attacking midfielder but can also play on the wing.
Güler's contract with Real Madrid lasts until the end of the 2028/29 season, but it sounds like clubs might try to get him to leave Madrid next year.
Liverpool's manager, Slot, reportedly wants to add more creative players to his team, even after spending over £400 million on new players this summer. He thinks Güler is the right guy for the job.
VIRGIL VAN DIJK DENIES RIFT: MO SALAH'S RANT IS "BLOWN UP" BY MEDIA; I WANT HIM TO STAY
Virgil van Dijk claimed Mohamed Salah's "thrown under the bus" comments haven't affected the team, stating the internal atmosphere and training remain "normal."
Virgil van Dijk claims Mohamed Salah's recent outburst hasn't messed with the Liverpool team's vibe. He said training felt normal.
After Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds, where Salah sat on the bench, he said he felt thrown under the bus by the club, blamed for their bad season, and hinted he might leave in January.
This rant got him in trouble. He didn't travel with the team to Milan for their Champions League game against Inter, which they won 1-0 thanks to a late penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai.
Van Dijk told Sky Sports that even after Salah's comments, things were fine within the team.
It wasn't that hard to deal with. "It's just how he felt after the game," Van Dijk said. When we came in on Sunday, the team felt the same as always.
We know what's up, but the media is blowing it up. We just need to deal with the fact that we had a big game and another one coming up this weekend. We'll see what happens.
When asked if he'd spoken to Salah and what they talked about, Van Dijk said, Of course I spoke to him. But that's private.
Salah's time at Liverpool seems uncertain, but Van Dijk wants him to stay: I've been with Mo for a long time. He's helped me a lot here, and I've helped him. We've done it together.
Salah mentioned issues with the club, feeling benched without reason, and a strained relationship with the manager, suggesting someone at the club doesn't want him there. He also spoke about his contract, saying he thought he'd retire at Liverpool, but now things are uncertain.
He's leaving for the African Cup of Nations soon. I hope he does great. "I don't know what will happen next," Van Dijk added.
I hope he comes back to Liverpool, but it's up to the club and Mo. We're friends no matter what, and we've been through a lot together. We'll see what happens.
Arne Slot's team was short some players in Milan, including Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa.
When asked if Salah had let the team down, Van Dijk responded, I won't say if someone let someone down. He didn't travel because of what he said after the game. He trained normally yesterday. We'll see what happens on Friday when we train again. I'm focused on the team. Mo is still part of the team for now, so we'll see.
Andy Robertson, who has played with Salah for years, hopes he doesn't leave on bad terms.
It's tough. "We're talking about one of the best players ever to play here," Robertson said. I joined at the same time as him. Whatever happened, we're all in this together.
About Salah's future, he said, That's not up to me. I love playing with Mo, and I hope we keep playing together.
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