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Arne Slot speaks out on Mohamed Salah’s imminent return from Afcon after public fallout

Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool in the coming days (Peter Byrne/PA)
Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool in the coming days (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Liverpool are in discussions with Mohamed Salah regarding his potential return for their Champions League match against Marseille next Wednesday, following his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off for Egypt on Saturday.
  • Manager Arne Slot expressed happiness about Salah's return, despite previous comments from the player suggesting a strained relationship and feeling “thrown under the bus” by the club.
  • Slot confirmed that Dominik Szoboszlai's situation is “sorted” after the midfielder made a a major error against Barnsley on Monday, while also acknowledging his positive contributions in the same game.
  • Vice-captain Andy Robertson is in contract talks but has expressed uncertainty about staying due to a lack of first-team starts.
  • Slot praised Robertson's mature attitude and understanding of his importance to the club, despite his reduced playing time.
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