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Arne Slot Benches Salah in Tactical Shift Against West Ham

12/1/2025

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On November 30, 2025, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot benched Mohamed Salah for the first time in 54 Premier League matches during a 2-0 win over West Ham.
Salah has four goals in 12 league games this season, prompting fatigue management amid a packed schedule.
Slot noted tactical adjustments were required to counter West Ham.
He stressed Salah remains important to the team, and the strategy may evolve as Liverpool regains form.

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On November 30, 2025, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot benched Mohamed Salah for the first time in 54 Premier League matches during a 2-0 win over West Ham.
Salah has four goals in 12 league games this season, prompting fatigue management amid a packed schedule.
Slot noted tactical adjustments were required to counter West Ham.
He stressed Salah remains important to the team, and the strategy may evolve as Liverpool regains form.