Arne Slot has sparked controversy by leaving Mohamed Salah on the bench during Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to PSG, claiming the team was focused on defensive survival rather than attacking.
Arne Slot has defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah as an unused substitute during Liverpool’s scoreless attacking display in Paris.
Despite trailing by two goals, Slot argued that the game required defensive grit rather than offensive flair.
“I think in the last part of the game, it was more about surviving for us than there was ever a chance that we could score,” Slot explained.
The manager emphasized that he preferred to save the Egyptian’s energy for the upcoming domestic schedule rather than forcing him into defensive duties.
Slot noted, “For Mo to be 20-25 minutes defending inside his own box, I think it’s better for him to save his energy.”
Consequently, the Reds must now overturn the deficit at Anfield without the benefit of a vital away goal.