All you need to know about Arne Slot's latest Liverpool press conference where he shared Mohamed Salah's reaction to being dropped, when he will leave for AFCON, and the latest team news
Mohamed Salah warms up before Liverpool's win at West Ham United
Mohamed Salah warms up before Liverpool's win at West Ham United(Image: Kevin Hodgson/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Everything you need to know from Arne Slot's latest Liverpool press conference
Mohamed Salah "unhappy" at being dropped: The Liverpool talisman was left out of the starting line-up for Sunday's morale-boosting 2-0 win at West Ham United and while Slot admitted Salah wasn't "happy", he took the decision professionally.
Salah AFCON exit confirmed: The Reds knew they would be losing the Egyptian in December to the Africa Cup of Nations and Slot confirmed that will be after the home clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, December 13.
Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak selection hint: With Salah on the bench, big-money summer signings Wirtz and Isak enjoyed their best games in a Liverpool shirt at West Ham. While both are just coming back from injuries, Slot hinted they would start the home clash with Sunderland on Wednesday.
Praise for Sunderland: The promoted Black Cats have been the surprise package of this season's Premier League and the Reds head coach was full of praise for his team's next opponents.
Joe Gomez return: Slot was was asked about the performance of Gomez on his recall to the starting line-up against the Hammers, praising the way the England defender slotted so seamlessly back into the backline.
Major injury boost: Liverpool's backline is down to the bare bones but Slot shared that Conor Bradley has returned to training and could come into contention for Saturday's trip to Leeds United. The Reds boss also gave a positive update on another right-back, Jeremie Frimpong.
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