Liverpool's attack will be without more than Mohamed Salah in Milan at midweek and perhaps longer, as Arne Slot revealed that Cody Gakpo has picked up an injury.

Mohamed Salah should shelve any immediate thoughts about quitting Liverpool for Saudi Arabia and secure a fitting Anfield send-off, according to Jamie Carragher.

Afterwards, Salah used the media mixed zone to air his view that he has been thrown “under the bus,” scapegoated for the club’s malaise. Controversially, he also implied that he is above competing for a place in the team and his status shouldn’t be questioned because of contributions over the previous eight years.

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is in doubt after a public fallout with coach Arne Slot, with a January transfer to Saudi Arabia now a serious possibility.

Liverpool have moved to project unity after a turbulent week surrounding Mohamed Salah’s criticism of the club, with captain Virgil van Dijk insisting the squad remains “absolutely united” following the forward’s return.