Liverpool manager Arne Slot has explained his decision to not use Mohamed Salah during the 2-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the match, Slot admitted that the final phase of the game forced Liverpool into a defensive approach. He said the team spent around 20 to 25 minutes only trying to survive PSG\u2019s attacking pressure.<\/p>\n
The Dutch manager stated that introducing Salah in such conditions would not have helped the team. Instead, he chose to protect the forward\u2019s fitness for upcoming matches. Slot made it clear that managing player workload is important at this stage of the season.<\/p>\n
Liverpool struggled throughout the game in Paris. PSG controlled possession and created more clear chances. The French side scored once in each half to secure a comfortable 2-0 win.<\/p>\n
Salah remained on the bench for the entire match, a decision that raised questions among fans. However, Slot\u2019s explanation suggests it was a tactical and physical decision rather than a reaction to performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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