Liverpool continue their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League with a road game against Galatasaray today, hoping to build on their winning debut against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Surprisingly, Mohamed Salah is starting on the bench this time.

The Egyptian star’s absence in the Reds’ lineup has taken many by surprise, considering that he played the full 90 minutes in the Premier League loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

With no reported injuries, the reason Salah is not starting against Galatasaray today appears to be a tactical decision by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who’s opting for a different setup on this occasion.

Salah benched alongside Isak and Mac Allister vs Galatasaray

With Salah on the bench, Liverpool’s attacking trio will have stellar signing Florian Wirtz on the right wing,

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