*Slot Signals Shock Decision: Mo Salah Benched Again for Liverpool’s Sunderland Clash*

 

 

Arne Slot hinted he might keep Mo Salah on the bench for Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League clash with Sunderland next Wednesday. After the 2‑0 win over West Ham, Slot told BBC MOTD that the congested schedule (four games in 10 days) gives him room to rotate. He said, “We play a lot of games… Mo has been so important for the club and will be so important for the club, so let’s see what happens on Wednesday.”

 

This would be a rare move—Salah hasn’t missed back‑to‑back league starts since the 2023/24 season (when he was injured). Slot’s comments suggest he’s willing to sit the Egyptian again, despite fans being shocked after the West Ham benching. The Reds hope to notch back‑to‑back league wins for the first time since September (Burnley & Everton).

 

With Florian Wirtz exploiting space in the West Ham win, Slot may keep the same approach at Sunderland, though a Salah return isn’t ruled out. The decision comes amid a mostly disappointing 2025/26 campaign and questions over Slot’s future, making this a bold selection for the team.