Arne Slot explains decision to leave departing Mohamed Salah on bench against PSG
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot explained his decision to leave departing star Mohamed Salah on the bench against Paris Saint-Germain, citing the need for the team to survive in the Champions League quarter-final. Liverpool lost the first leg 2-0 and will look to turn their fortunes around in the return leg at Anfield.
Liverpool lost to Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League quarter-final. Manager Arne Slot started with a defensive formation and left Mohamed Salah on the bench. The team recorded their lowest xG under Slot, with just three shots on goal. Slot opted to send on other players instead of Salah, citing the need to save his energy for other tough games. Liverpool will face Fulham in the Premier League before the return leg against PSG at Anfield.
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