Arne Slot declared Mohamed Salah “more in than out” of his Liverpool plans as he suggested the Anfield contract wrangle is bringing the best out of the superstar winger.

Arne Slot insists Mohamed Salah’s comments about his future are not a distraction ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday as he joked: “If I look at my line ups then Mo is more in than out!

The Egypt international sees his current deal at Anfield expire at the end of the season and he caused quite a stir with comments following Sunday's 3-2 win over Southampton where he scored twice to help the Reds open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool Head Coach, Arne Slot, spoke with the media today ahead of their clash with Southampton in the Premier League and provided these injury updates

Arne Slot and Liverpool welcome the arrival of the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid, tomorrow night, and we break down all the injury updates that are confirmed Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot during a press conference at Anfield ahead ...

Liverpool: Arne Slot reveals six-man injury update with new blow for Real Madrid blockbuster - Trent Alexander-Arnold will not start Wednesday’s high-profile European tie at Anfield