Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Florian Wirtz delights, but what happens with Mohamed Salah? | Liverpool.com
Dec 2, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a recap of Liverpool's solid win over West Ham, emphasizing their impressive defensive reset. The spotlight shifts to Joe Gomez, whose conservative play contributed to a clean sheet. A major topic is Mohamed Salah's surprising absence from the squad, sparking debates about rotation and strategy. The hosts ponder the tactical compatibility of Salah and rising star Florian Wirtz. They also preview upcoming challenges against Sunderland and Leeds, highlighting the physical demands those matches will entail.
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Defensive Reset Restores Structure
- Liverpool's win over West Ham showed a more structured, condensed approach that limited opposition chances.
- That defensive reset resembled last season and was a clear step forward after chaotic recent games.
Salah Left Out For First Time Since 2020
- Mohamed Salah's omission was hugely significant as it was his first PL unused-sub role since June 2020.
- Arne Slot's decision sparked questions about rotation, form and how long Salah can be left out.
Keep Winning Lineups Intact
- Stick with a winning team rather than immediately reinstating dropped stars to avoid destabilising momentum.
- Use bench appearances to prompt reaction from players rather than forcing immediate lineup changes.