Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks dejected as he walks off the pitch after the final whistle alongside Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot following his team's draw in the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road (Image: 2025 Liverpool FC)

When Mohamed Salah stopped in the mixed zone at Elland Road to air his grievances at his current plight at Liverpool, having been named on the bench for a third successive match, it was a calculated move. He could not question his dropping by Arne Slot at West Ham United, having seen the Reds win 2-0 while he watched on as an unused substitute.

Nor could he bemoan the situation when brought on at half-time against Sunderland, having failed to inspire Liverpool to victory as they fought out a 1-1 home draw, with the forward

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