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'Superhuman' Salah unhappy after being dropped, says Liverpool's Slot

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah applauds the fans after the UEFA Champions League League matrch vs PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on November 27, 2025. [Steven Halliwell/NurPhoto via AFP]

Arne Slot has admitted that "superhuman" Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being omitted from Liverpool's team for their vital 2-0 win against West Ham, but praised his attitude.

The Egypt forward was an unused substitute at the London Stadium on Sunday as Liverpool boss Slot made changes following a terrible run of nine defeats in 12 games in all competitions.

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