Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show What have you done Mo?
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Dec 7, 2025 James Pearce, an experienced football journalist, Simon Hughes, a football writer and analyst, and Andy Jones, a Liverpool-focused journalist, join in a heated discussion about Mohamed Salah's frustrations post-match. They dissect the fallout between Salah and manager Arne Slot, contemplating the implications for team morale and potential transfer rumors. The panel also critiques Liverpool's defensive errors, highlights Konaté's struggles, and assesses new striker Hugo Ekitike’s promising performance, all while bracing for the upcoming clash in Milan.
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Salah's Public Break With The Club
- Mohamed Salah publicly accused the club of 'throwing me under the bus' after being left out of the team and feels isolated from the manager.
- The panel sees this as a sudden escalation that exposes deeper tensions between player, manager and hierarchy.
Club Communication Missteps Amplified Rift
- Simon Hughes and James Pearce argue Liverpool mishandled the situation and left room for public escalation.
- They say dropping Salah can be justified on form but needed smarter management to avoid this fallout.
Prioritise Team Selection Over Reputation
- Avoid selection decisions based on reputation; pick the best team for each game to regain stability.
- Consider using rotation and tactical choices that reduce public friction when managing senior players.