Arne Slot refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play at Anfield on Sunday, which could be Salah’s last appearance for Liverpool. Salah had previously urged Liverpool to change their style of play in a social media post, which was seen as criticism of Slot’s football. Slot said he never comments on team selection and emphasized that Liverpool must qualify for the Champions League by earning a point against Brentford. Slot also responded to Salah’s earlier comments about their relationship by focusing on preparation for the match. Slot expressed disappointment after a loss to Aston Villa and said he must evolve the team in the summer to play a brand of football he and the fans will like.
"Arne Slot has refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play a part at Anfield on Sunday, in what would be his last appearance for Liverpool. In a social media post last weekend, Salah called for Liverpool to change their style of play in what came across as an attack on their football under manager Slot. The Reds great will leave the club this summer after nine years at Anfield."
"“I never say anything about team selection,” said Slot, when asked about Salah's involvement against Brentford, a game in which Liverpool need a point to confirm Champions League qualification. Earlier this season, Salah, 33, was left out of the squad for a Champions League game away to Inter Milan after saying in an interview that his relationship with Slot had broken down."
"Asked how he felt about the Egypt forward's comments, Slot said: “I don't think it is that important what I feel about it. What is important is that we qualify for the Champions League on Sunday and I prepare Mo and the whole team in the best possible way for the game.” “I was very disappointed after our loss against Villa because a win would have given us qualification for the Champions League which we didn't get. Now there's one game to go which is a vital one for us as a club.”"
"“We both want what's best for the club, we both want the club to be successful and that's the main aim.” “I have to find a way to evolve this team now and definitely in the summer and in the upcoming season to be successful again, and to play a brand of football that I like. And if I like it then the fans will like it as well because I haven't liked a lot of the way we played this season.”"
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