One of the biggest talking points from Liverpool FC’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain wasn’t just the result — it was the absence of Mohamed Salah.
In a game where Liverpool were chasing the match, Salah didn’t play a single minute.
A Huge Surprise
When the team news was announced and Salah was named on the bench, it was already a shock.
But as the game unfolded:
Liverpool struggled to create Lacked cutting edge Needed a moment of quality
The decision not to bring him on became even more surprising.
Liverpool Lacked A Threat
Throughout the match, Liverpool looked short of:
Creativity Pace in attack A clinical edge
These are exactly the qualities Salah brings.
In a game of this magnitude, you expect your best players to influence proceedings — especially when chasing the game.
A Decision That Raises Questions
Leaving Salah on the bench for 90 minutes in a Champions League knockout game will raise serious questions for Arne Slot.
Fans will be asking:
Why wasn’t he used? Was it tactical? Was it fitness? Or a bigger decision?
Whatever the reason, it’s a call that will be heavily scrutinised.
The Game Was Crying Out For Him
At 1-0 and even at 2-0, the game felt like it needed:
A spark A moment of magic Someone to change the momentum
Salah has built his career on delivering exactly that.
Yet he remained on the sidelines.
A Big Gamble That Didn’t Pay Off
Slot made a bold call — but it’s one that backfired.
In a season already full of difficult moments, this decision will only add to the pressure.
Looking Ahead
With the tie still alive, attention now turns to the second leg.
But one thing is clear:
If Liverpool are to have any chance of turning it around, they will need their biggest players on the pitch.
And that includes Mohamed Salah.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
The Kopite View 
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