Theo Squires - It's the bench for Mohamed Salah
Man City vs Liverpool is huge. When you look at their respective run-ins, it feels like the Reds have to win if they are to win the title. And if they are going to get the better of Pep Guardiola’s men, they need their most in-form players starting.
The words I never thought I’d type. I’d drop Mohamed Salah. With just three goals from open play from 13 games in 2022, he’s not been at his best for a number of weeks now. Whatever the reason, be it contract talks, AFCON final and World Cup exit hangover or simple fatigue, he’s going through a sticky spell. And at the moment, he’s struggling to play through it.
