Liverpool find balance as star man watches on

For the first time in five years, Mohamed Salah didn’t step onto the pitch in a Premier League game, as Liverpool beat West Ham with Florian Wirtz shining and Alexander Isak scoring. Arne Slot called it rotation, not rejection.

The Reds looked smooth, yet only a fool would think Salah’s staying seated for long—he’s more likely planning his comeback like someone who just lent out their boots and instantly regretted it.