Liverpool's ongoing discussion over Mohamed Salah's playing time has reignited after recent comments on the Overlap Podcast Official X handle left fans and pundits talking. The podcast segment, featuring frank debate, included the now-famous line:
Softfootball reports that the discussion centred on the challenges of managing top-tier players like Salah, particularly when squad rotation and tactical decisions clash with player expectations. Panelists stressed that the manager's priority must remain the team's results, even when it risks friction with high profile players.
Speakers on the podcast argued that leaving a key player out unexpectedly, then reintegrating him, risks creating tension. One highlighted:
