Liverpool manager Arne Slot has welcomed Mohamed Salah back to the team, saying he will be happy to have the Egyptian forward return next week. The 33-year-old, who was absent from Liverpool's squad for their 1-0 win over Inter Milan after a public feud with Slot, is set to resume his duties after Saturday's third-place play-off against Nigeria.
Slot expressed relief that Salah would be returning, even if he had "15 attackers" at his disposal. The Dutchman said: "First of all, he needs to play another big game for Egypt on Saturday and then he comes back to us." He also acknowledged the dramatic interview Salah gave shortly before departing for Afcon, in which the forward claimed "someone doesn't want me in the club".
Slot stated that he was "happy" to have Salah back, but emphasized that the situation had been made public. The manager added: "What happens between Mo and me, on the phone or over here, stays between the two of us." He also confirmed that Liverpool have no further injury worries outside of long-term absentees Alexander Isak.
The return of Salah will be a significant boost for Liverpool's squad, which has struggled with injuries. The team has won three of their last six games since Salah left for Afcon, and face Burnley at Anfield on Saturday.
Slot expressed relief that Salah would be returning, even if he had "15 attackers" at his disposal. The Dutchman said: "First of all, he needs to play another big game for Egypt on Saturday and then he comes back to us." He also acknowledged the dramatic interview Salah gave shortly before departing for Afcon, in which the forward claimed "someone doesn't want me in the club".
Slot stated that he was "happy" to have Salah back, but emphasized that the situation had been made public. The manager added: "What happens between Mo and me, on the phone or over here, stays between the two of us." He also confirmed that Liverpool have no further injury worries outside of long-term absentees Alexander Isak.
The return of Salah will be a significant boost for Liverpool's squad, which has struggled with injuries. The team has won three of their last six games since Salah left for Afcon, and face Burnley at Anfield on Saturday.
... i mean, who hasn't had a public feud with someone in their personal life or workplace, right? 
but what's really admirable is that he's being super professional and keeping it private 
. and can we talk about how much of a boost mohamed salah's return is going to be for liverpool?! 
they've been struggling with injuries and this guy is like the ultimate game-changer 
️. i'm rooting for them already! 
. slot seems pretty chill about it too, just wanting mo to focus on egypt for afcon before coming back, so no drama or anything 
, but i'm glad they've worked things out and all is good between them now 
. burnley better watch out tho, liverpool are gonna come at 'em with renewed energy 
!
... I mean, I get it, everyone's got an opinion, but come on Mo! 
That sounds like a joke to me! Anyway, I'm glad Salah is coming back, that's for sure... but I'm curious, what really went down between him and Slot? 
Was it just a silly misunderstanding or something more serious?
his return is defo a game changer for them!!! slot seems super chill about the whole situation tho, but u know how it is when there's drama, rumors just get spread out all over the place 
. I mean, he was a major part of what made Liverpool tick before his little drama with Arne Slot 
. Like, who does that? But anyway, I think this return will be a huge boost for Liverpool - their squad has been struggling with injuries and Salah brings that extra oomph 
. Can't wait to see him in action on Saturday! 
finally, someone else can explain to me why Liverpool was struggling without Mo Salah... I mean, who knew having 15 attackers would make a difference? 
Still excited to see him back, tho... Salah's return is like getting a new player who knows how to do their job, unlike some other guys 
!!! arne slot was so chill about the whole thing btw i mean who would expect him to just calm everything down like that 
Burnley better watch out though 
, i was worried about our attack with him out, but slot said he'll be happy to have him back, even if we've got 15 attackers atm lol 
, fingers crossed he comes back with that same hunger and form he had before... can't wait to see what he brings to the pitch next weekend 
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. The fact that he's happy to have Salah back, even with so many attackers at his disposal, says it all 
. Burnley better be ready for a Liverpool attack on Anfield soil! 
. I GUESS 33 IS OLD FOR A FOOTBALLER AND HE NEEDS TO GET HIS GAME FACE ON AGAIN 
. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE SALAH BACK ON THE PITCH AND HOPING THEY DON'T LOSE TO BURNLEY AT ANFIELD 
. No hard feelings, no drama. That's the kind of manager I can get behind 
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just heard that Arne Slot is welcoming back Mo Salah 
. I mean, 15 attackers? 
and I'm hyped! 
He's been MIA for Afcon and now he gets to come back and help his team win some games 
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