"A Joke": Fan Fury Erupts After Coach Benches Salah in Liverpool’s UCL Loss

Supporters blame Arne Slot as Reds lose 1-0 in Champions League

"A Joke": Fan Fury Erupts After Coach Benches Salah in Liverpool’s UCL Loss

Liverpool fans voiced strong criticism after Mohamed Salah started on the bench in their 1 - 0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage.

Salah only substitute

The Egyptian star was left out of the starting XI by coach Arne Slot and entered the match in the 62 minute replacing Cody Gakpo.

Despite his efforts, Liverpool failed to find the net and suffered their first defeat of the campaign.

Fans react angrily online

Supporters flooded social media platform X with frustration:

"Salah should have started the match"

Salah should have started the match

— hany (@hany177172) September 30, 2025

"Out, Arne Slot! He was just lucky last year, Mohamed salah not playing is just a joke"

Out out Arno Slot !! He is so bad as a coach , he was just lucky last year ! Mohamed salah not playing is just a joke

— David (@olivezolivez) September 30, 2025

"Arne Slot’s mistake: not starting his most experienced player"

Arne Slot mistakes vs Galatasaray:

1. Not starting his most experienced player (Salah)
2. Not starting his £150m striker (Isak)
3. Starting Wirtz and keeping him for 90 mins
4. Replacing Gakpo instead of Wirtz

His decisions were just so awful 🤷

— Godswill Red (@GodswillRed) September 30, 2025

The loss sparked renewed debate over Slot’s decisions with fans questioning why Liverpool’s most influential forward was benched in such crucial tie.