Trending Now - Liverpool's Future: Salah's Replacement and Controversial Exit
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Liverpool legend Graeme Souness criticized Mohamed Salah for signing a contract extension, stating he should have left before the start of the 2025/26 campaign.
Daily Mail Sports - Liverpool manager Arne Slot stated that he no longer fears consequences for benching Mohamed Salah.
Daily Mail Sports - Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool; Mohamed Salah, forward for Liverpool; Virgil Van Dijk, captain of Liverpool; Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), football club.
WHAT:
Daily Mail Sports - Liverpool spent £450 million in the summer of 2025 and is now drafting a succession plan to replace Mohamed Salah, focusing on acquiring a new type of winger.
Liverpool.com - Arne Slot admitted that Liverpool was in "survival mode" for most of the match against PSG, emphasizing that they were primarily focused on defense.
Liverpool.com - Virgil Van Dijk expressed he was "not happy" with the result of the match against PSG, noting that the first goal was a deflection.
Liverpool.com - Liverpool lost 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool.com - Liverpool was outshot 18-3 and held just 24 percent of possession during the match.
Liverpool.com - Arne Slot did not bring on Mohamed Salah during the match.
Daily Mail Sports - Slot stated that Liverpool was in "survival mode" for most of the match.
Liverpool.com - Slot mentioned that Salah's energy was preserved for upcoming games.
WHERE:
Liverpool.com - The match took place in France.
WHEN:
Daily Mail Sports - The match occurred on April 8th, 2026.
WHY:
Sportskeeda - Souness expressed that Salah's decision to stay with Liverpool left a "bad taste" and indicated that big players should make bold moves when necessary.
Liverpool.com - Slot explained that keeping Salah on the bench was a strategic decision to preserve his energy for upcoming matches, as he believed the match did not require Salah's offensive capabilities.
Liverpool.com - Slot explained that the match developed in a way that did not require Salah to play, opting to keep him fresh for future contests.
Liverpool.com - Slot believed it was better for Salah to save his energy for upcoming games rather than expend it in a match where Liverpool was primarily defending.
HOW:
Sportskeeda - Liverpool fans criticized Jeremie Frimpong on X for his performance during the 2-0 loss to PSG, labeling him as one of the "top 3 worst signings" the club has ever made.
Liverpool.com - Slot described the match dynamics as requiring Liverpool to defend heavily, which influenced his decision to bench Salah.
Liverpool.com - Slot's decision to keep Salah on the bench was based on the match dynamics, where Liverpool was focused on defense against PSG's strong front line.
(UPDATED April 9, 2026 19:20 UTC)
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has criticized Mohamed Salah for extending his contract, suggesting he should have left the club before the start of the 2025/26 season. Meanwhile, Liverpool is reportedly drafting a succession plan to replace Salah after spending £450 million in the summer of 2025 and is looking to acquire a new type of winger. Additionally, fans have taken to X to express their frustration with Jeremie Frimpong, calling him one of the "top 3 worst signings" following the team's 2-0 loss to PSG.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 17:21 UTC)
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has stated that he no longer fears the consequences of benching Mohamed Salah, a decision he made to preserve the star player's energy for upcoming matches. In the recent match against PSG, Slot admitted that the team was in "survival mode" for most of the game, focusing primarily on defense, while Virgil Van Dijk expressed his dissatisfaction with the result, particularly due to a deflected first goal. Slot emphasized that the match dynamics required heavy defending, which ultimately influenced his choice to keep Salah on the bench.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 11:17 UTC)
Liverpool faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, losing 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in a match held in France, where they were outshot 18-3 and managed only 24 percent of possession. Manager Arne Slot opted not to bring on forward Mohamed Salah, stating that Liverpool was in "survival mode" for most of the match and that it was better to preserve Salah's energy for upcoming games. Slot explained that the dynamics of the game required a defensive strategy, which influenced his decision to keep Salah on the bench.