A return for Mo Salah appears to be possible.
Speaking to the press after Liverpool FC’s 1-0 win against Inter Milan at the San Siro, head coach Arne Slot seemed to open the door for forward Mohamed Salah’s return to the team. The coach was naturally asked many questions about the Egyptian forward’s status, but did his best to keep the focus on the team in his comments. In response to a question from Clarence Seedorf, who mentioned that “everyone makes mistakes”, Slot had this to say:
“Well, you say everyone makes mistakes in life but the question is should the players also recognise that as well? And should the initiative come from the player or me? That’s another question. Ibou Konaté has had some difficult moments lately but he played an outstanding game [against Inter].”
“After PSV and Forest games, where we conceded seven goals in two games, it was time for us to concede less and that’s what we did against West Ham. Then we played Sunderland and their first chance came in the 86th minute. Their first goal wasn’t even a chance and then came Leeds.”
“We showed character in the second half and changed the tactics a little bit.”
“There was a lot of things been said. Normally, that affects players as well because he’s [Salah] been so influential for the club and the players so it’s never nice when something happens to their teammates.”
Captain Virgil van Dijk was also asked for his take on the situation, but of course, responded diplomatically:
“It’s not up to me to say who should apologise. It’s [Salah] airing his feelings. The club has to deal with it and him as well.”
“It’s a collective situation. Things between Mo and the club are going on and he is obviously not here today helping us get three points.”
“I know Mo a long time. He is a friend. We have had highs and lows. We speak, those type of things will stay indoors. We have to brace ourselves and be against the outside noise.”
Maybe I’m a tad optimistic, but it seems like there’s a chance of Salah being reintegrated into the team. Hopefully, this is the last drama we’ll have in this season for a while.
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