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 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.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future is not proving a distraction for the Egyptian forward as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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.

Arne Slot has responded after Mohamed Salah said he was ‘disappointed’ with the lack of progress made in negotiations over a new Liverpool contract. Salah has enjoyed an electric start to the season under Slot, scoring twice in a 3-2 win over Southampton last weekend to make it 10 goals in just 12 Premier League games.

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.

Complications surrounding Mohamed Salah's Liverpool contract negotiations went into overdrive after the Egyptian's controversial comments following Sunday's win over Southampton

Arne Slot on Federico Chiesa’s Involvement for Real Madrid ClashLiverpool are gearing up for one of their biggest tests of the season as they welcome Real Madrid to Anfield in the Champions League.