Arne Slot would not be drawn into a discussion about Mohamed Salah ’s future after Liverpool were held to a frustrating 3-3 draw by Leeds , insisting that his decision not to use the player was tactical.

Salah was left out of the side for the third consecutive match as the Reds visited Elland Road and was not brought off the bench.

Starting forwards Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo were both withdrawn in the second half, but were replaced by striker Alexander Isak and defensive midfielder Wataru Endo.

Salah made his frustration known at full-time, giving a bombshell interview in which he accused the club of throwing him under the bus as a scapegoat for poor results. He added that he no longer has a relationship with Slot.

The Dutchman has faced plenty of questions about Salah since

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