"The Dutchman had insisted he would have the final say on whether to bring back the Egypt international, who was was omitted from the Champions League trip to Milan in midweek, following his explosive comments last weekend. After the Premier League draw at Leeds, the player said his relationship with the Reds boss had broken down, he had been "thrown under the bus" in response to recent results and suggested tomorrow's game could be his last for the club."
""That is not to say I don't talk to them, mainly Richard not Michael (Edwards, chief executive of football for owners Fenway Sports Group) but I talk to him about so many things: the decision to play a player or have him in the squad - as I have experienced until now and I think this will never change - is entirel"
Arne Slot omitted Mohamed Salah from the Champions League trip to Inter Milan after Salah publicly said his relationship with the manager had broken down. Salah claimed he had been "thrown under the bus" and hinted that the next match could be his last before the Africa Cup of Nations. Slot said he had no reasons for not wanting Salah to stay but expected some conciliation before reintegration and insisted final selection decisions rest with him after consultations with sporting director Richard Hughes and club hierarchy. Slot framed the omission as in the best interests of the team and said discussions will continue while Salah is at AFCON.
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