Liverpool confirmed starting XI to face Sunderland as Mohamed Salah decision made

Arne Slot has named his Liverpool starting line-up to face Sunderland in the Premier League.

The Reds will be looking to build on a promising 2-0 win over West Ham United this past weekend.

However, a tough test against a high-flying Black Cats’ team awaits Arne Slot and his players.

Liverpool have a brilliant record against Sunderland in recent years, and the Dutchman has named a strong team with some big calls made.

What changes would you make to Liverpool’s starting XI vs Sunderland?

Alisson
Gomez
Konate
Van Dijk
Robertson
Mac Allister
Gravenberch
Wirtz
Szoboszlai
Isak
Gakpo

Subs: Chiesa, Ekitike, Jones, Salah, Endo, Kerkez, Mamardashvili, Nyoni, Ngumoha

Alisson Becker of Liverpool applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield — Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Arne Slot makes Mohamed Salah decision vs Sunderland

Surprisingly, Salah was dropped from the Liverpool starting eleven on Sunday afternoon versus the Hammers.

Multiple pundits agreed that Slot’s decision to axe the Egyptian and keep him on the bench across the full 90 minutes was justified.

Do you think the media’s reaction to Mo Salah’s snub is justified after Liverpool finally won a game?

“Salah can’t complain because he hasn’t been playing well,
and when that’s the case, then you have to accept the decision. It has worked for Liverpool… and it has worked
for Isak too, because he was the difference today.”
Alan Shearer

“He [Szoboszlai] wasn’t standing wide the way Mo [Salah] does and just stands there
waiting for the ball, he’s getting involved, he’s getting back inside, helping
his full-back. The whole shape defensively was miles better, they’re not going
to get better if they just all of a sudden go back to what they’re doing and
teams start streaming through them again.”
Steve Nicol

“Slot
made call to drop Salah, Liverpool won, so should be lauded for it. Easier to
not do anything controversial, but worked out well for them.”
Kieran Maguire

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Liverpool confirmed starting XI to face Sunderland as Mohamed Salah decision made

What changes would you make to Liverpool’s starting XI vs Sunderland?

Arne Slot makes Mohamed Salah decision vs Sunderland

Do you think the media’s reaction to Mo Salah’s snub is justified after Liverpool finally won a game?