Football Ramble Mailbag: Are Liverpool about to move on from Mo Salah?
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Dec 2, 2025 Liverpool's recent win without Mo Salah has sparked discussions about his future and role in the team. The hosts debate the implications of rotating Salah and the potential for integrating him better. The conversation extends to the bottom three of the Premier League and the challenges faced by teams like Wolves and Burnley. A listener's idea for a three-person VAR panel leads to a lively debate about officiating. Plus, Birmingham City's ambitious stadium plan and the emotional toll of supporting struggling clubs add depth to the conversation.
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Salah Needs To Be A Squad Option
- Mo Salah remains influential but Liverpool must treat him as a squad player to evolve tactically.
- Arne Slot dropping him shows Liverpool can function without a divine-right starter and forces tactical balance.
Tactical Tweaks, Not Just Omission
- Liverpool's improved balance vs West Ham owed as much to positional tweaks as to Salah's omission.
- Playing Gomez at right-back and Vertonghen (Verts) in a natural role freed the team tactically, not just Salah's absence.
Rotate Stars Through Busy Periods
- Manage ageing stars by rotating them during busy periods and using them as impact options.
- Slot must communicate clearly so Salah accepts reduced minutes and becomes a high-value substitute when needed.