Slot has 'no clue' if Mo has played last game for Liverpool

ARNE SLOT admits he has "no clue" whether Mohamed Salah will play for the club again following his explosive outburst against his perceived treatment by the Liverpool head coach but suggested a way back was possible.

- By CARL MARKHAM

Slot insisted his authority had not been undermined by the Egypt international's comments on Saturday that his relationship with the Dutchman had broken down, that someone at the club was trying to force him out and he had been "thrown under the bus".

Salah, who travels to the African Nations Cup next Monday, suggested Brighton at the weekend could be his last game for the Reds but he is unlikely to be given that option as although he has not been disciplined, he was left out of the squad which travelled yesterday to face Inter Milan in the Champions League as a consequence of his actions.

Asked whether Salah who started on the bench for the third successive game at Leeds had played his last game, Slot said: "I have no clue.

"I cannot answer that question at this point in time.