In the rush to blame Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot amid Liverpool's collapse, everyone is losing sight of who is really to blame.

Will Salah be in the 18 on Saturday? Reports say he will after a meeting with Slot on Friday. WATCH — Liverpool v BrightonThe Reds started 5-0-0 in Premier League play but have an awful record of 2W-2D-6L dating back to September 27.

His numbers are impressive. Only Daniel Sturridge (eight) has scored more goals in his first 10 Premier League starts for Liverpool than Ekitike’s seven. Salah also managed seven, just above Robbie Fowler and Sadio Mane (both six). That’s some illustrious company.

Sandwiched in between away wins over West Ham United and Inter, Liverpool have stumbled to successive draws against newly promoted opposition. A hard-fought stalemate with Sunderland was followed by bitterness at Elland Road as the reigning champions twice surrendered leads during the 3–3 draw with Leeds United.

Konate contract uncertainty frames defensive planningLiverpool’s contract talks with Ibrahima Konate continue to hover over a season that has otherwise leaned heavily on his availability rather

Mohamed Salah played a key role against Brighton. But what happens now after his incendiary comments last week and talks with Slot?

Having promised crunch talks with Mohamed Salah amid their ongoing and very public feud, the outcome of those discussions will become clear when Liverpool ’s official matchday squad is released. If Salah features, there could be hope of a resolution. If the Egyptian is again on the bench, pressure builds ahead of the January transfer window.

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