Mohamed Salah once again found himself on the substitutes’ bench for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday night.
The striker Mohamed Salah will again begin on the bench as Liverpool prepare to face Sunderland AFC at Anfield, according to a report from ESPN via The Telegraph.
This marks the first time under Slot that Salah has missed the starting XI in two consecutive league games.
On Sunday in a 2–0 win at West Ham United, the 33-year-old forward did not play — ending a streak of ever-present Premier League appearances since April 2024.
Despite the omission, Slot defended his decision, calling Salah a “top professional” who remains “so important” to the club.
The rotation reflects Liverpool’s need to manage a congested schedule ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which sees many key players, including Salah, due for national-team call-up.
Whether he returns to the starting XI for the Sunderland game remains uncertain, as Slot declined to guarantee his inclusion.