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!

Arne Slot has had his say after Mohamed Salah revealed he is yet to receive an offer for a new contract at Liverpool. The Egyptian's comments have been met with mixed reviews.

After Mohamed Salah publicly expressed his discomfort with his contract situation, Liverpool coach Arne Slot addressed the issue with the media. Liverpool have been facing some turbulent times following Mohamed Salah’s recent comments about his contract situation.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said Mohamed Salah is "not distracted" by his contract situation at the club, despite the forward having publicly expressed his disappointment at not being formally offered a new deal.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah is “in a good place” and isn’t affected by his contract impasse with the club.

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 - Liverpool boss Arne Slot kept his cards close to his chest regarding Mohamed Salah’s contract negotiations, after the striker’s recent comments that he is “more out than in,” but the manager insisted the issue is not a distraction to the team.

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah spoke to the press earlier this week to express his frustration over contract talks, and now Reds boss Arne Slot has responded to the incident