Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterMohamed Salah could be unavailable for Liverpool's early kick-off on Saturday against Brighton.The Egyptian forward scored the final goal against Galatasaray in midweek, as Arne Slot's side cruised into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with a 4-1 aggregate win.But Salah was reportedly asked to be substituted during the victory at Anfield, leaving fans and FPL nerds questioning what to do next ahead of the weekend.Article continues below You may like Is Mohamed Salah available? Premier League availability update on Liverpool forward Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah talks ahead of star's return from AFCON Is Hugo Ekitike injured? Premier League injury update on Liverpool striker How long will Mohamed Salah be sidelined for?Salah hasn't been at his best when we compare this season to his previous campaigns on Merseyside, but the veteran forward can still play a crucial role for the Reds between now and the end of the season.Replaced by Cody Gakpo after 75 minutes on Wednesday night, Slot was asked about the 33-year-old in his post-match press conference, admitting he does not know the full extent of Mo's concerns.Arne Slot Post-Match Press Conference | Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (4-1 on agg) - YouTubeWatch On "Injury-wise, he was asking for a substitution, not because he thought he had scored enough but that he felt something, so let's see where he is for the weekend and afterwards," said the Liverpool boss when posed on the subject.Slot was then quizzed further on why Salah seemed to situate himself further 'in-field' during the game and was asked if a tactical switch had been manufactured.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."The thinking was not only about Mo, the thinking is about a lot of things," said Slot. "You always try to prepare your team in a way that can help them during the game. But I think tonight is not about tactics, it's mainly about the work they've put in, the support they got from the fans. And then, of course, tactics can help."But this work-rate, this intensity, this combination of play is always more important than tactics. But unfortunately we've played this tactic before Frankfurt away, Inter Milan away and some other games but usually this season then we've got a player injured, we couldn't do it again because then we miss out on a certain type in a certain position."Slot is expected to again speak to the press ahead of his side's clash with Brighton on Saturday, where he may be asked again about Salah.In FourFourTwo's view, the fact that the former Chelsea man was able to walk off may indicate it is nothing serious, so we expect him to feature against the Seagulls.TOPICSMohamed SalahLiverpoolPremier LeagueMatthew HoltSocial Links NavigationMatthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.
