Liverpool’s Champions League win was overshadowed by Mohamed Salah’s absence following an “explosive interview,” prompting manager Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk to address the ongoing internal dispute.
Liverpool claimed a vital Champions League win against Inter Milan, yet the focus remained on Mohamed Salah, who missed the trip after an “explosive interview.”
Manager Arne Slot deflected the media frenzy, insisting the focus “should be on that tonight,” referring to the team’s performance.
He declined to demand an apology, questioning whether Salah “thinks he has made a mistake as well.”
Captain Virgil van Dijk addressed the “collective difficult situation,” acknowledging Salah’s omission as “the reality.”
Van Dijk emphasized team motivation remains unchanged, stating: “Nothing has really changed… we’ve have our responsibility.”
He confirmed the matter is for “the club has to deal with” and noted that Salah, who is due to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations, trained with the squad.