Arne Slot set to discuss issues with frustrated Mohamed Salah at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Arne Slot indicated he plans to meet with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning to assess the forwards readiness for the upcoming fixture against Brighton this weekend.

The Egyptian star claimed Liverpool had unfairly criticised him following his exclusion from the starting lineup in last weeks 3-3 stalemate at Leeds, marking the third consecutive game where he was not in the initial eleven.

Salah further stated he shares no rapport with the Dutch coach during his post match comments to journalists at Elland Road.

The 33 year old sat out the squad for Tuesdays Champions League encounter at Inter Milan, a 1-0 victory for Liverpool, and shared an image on social media showing him working out solo in the gyms at the clubs training facility.

I intend to chat with Mo this morning, and the results of that discussion will shape tomorrows arrangements, Slot shared during his pre match media briefing.

I believe my next comments on Mo ought to occur directly with him rather than here. You may persist in asking, yet there remains little else to add on the matter.

Following the Sunderland match, a 1-1 draw on December 3 where Salah entered as a second half replacement, numerous discussions took place involving his agents and ours, as well as between him and myself.

Slot deflected additional inquiries from the press regarding the forward, adding, I see no cause for wishing him to depart, which somewhat addresses your query.

Salah, who in April penned a fresh two year deal with Liverpool positioning him among the Premier Leagues top earners, will link up with Egypts national team for the Africa Cup of Nations post Saturdays Anfield clash with Brighton.

His time away hinges on Egypts progress in the tournament held in Morocco, concluding with the final on January 18.

Salah ranks third on Liverpools historical goal scorers list with 250 strikes across 420 outings, securing two Premier League crowns and a Champions League success in his Merseyside tenure.

He netted 29 Premier League strikes last term as Liverpool clinched their 20th domestic crown with ease, yet has only tallied four league goals from 13 outings this campaign.

Liverpool sit 10th in the standings amid a dismal streak, claiming merely two victories in their last 10 Premier League outings.

Reports have connected Salah to a potential switch to the high paying Saudi Pro League.