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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals reason behind Mohamed Salah snub in PSG defeat

Mohamed Salah Arne Slot Liverpool Paris Saint-Germain FULLArne Slot
  • Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night.
  • Manager Arne Slot benched Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's record European goalscorer, for the match.
  • Slot explained that Salah was kept on the bench to help the team “survive” defensively and conserve his energy for upcoming fixtures.
  • Liverpool recorded their lowest expected goals (xG) under Slot, managing only three shots on goal with none on target.
  • Salah, who is departing the club at the end of the season, now has the Champions League as his sole opportunity for silverware after Liverpool’s FA Cup exit last weekend.

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Arne Slot explains decision to leave departing Mohamed Salah on bench against PSG

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