"That's a normal reaction from a player that's good enough to play for us, and I say that mildly because he has been so outstanding for this club for so many years and will be for the future,"
"He wasn't the only one who wasn't happy that he wasn't starting and that is normal."
"He is so disciplined - he knows what to do to stay fit,"
"No matter if he plays well or if he doesn't play well, if he plays or doesn't play, he will always be that top professional and that's what he was in the last two days."
Mohamed Salah was left out of Liverpool's starting lineup for the 2-0 win over West Ham, his first Premier League omission since April 2024. The selection change followed a run of nine defeats in 12 matches across competitions. Salah scored 29 league goals last season but has only four so far this campaign. Manager Arne Slot acknowledged Salah's displeasure at being an unused substitute while stressing that such a reaction is normal for a top player. Slot praised Salah's discipline, fitness and professionalism, and confirmed Salah will be absent for the Africa Cup of Nations from 15 December to 18 January.
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