Slot was asked about Salah's comments during a press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Inter.

When questioned about Salah's claims, Slot said that only Salah could confirm whether he was implying that Slot had "thrown him under the bus." Slot chose not to speculate and instead emphasized the communication they had with Salah before the match.

Slot stated that the team informed Salah that he would not be traveling with them to Italy, which was the only direct communication they had with him since the incident.

Slot also expressed that he did not believe the relationship between them had deteriorated, despite Salah's comments suggesting otherwise.

Slot recalled that he had not noticed any tension between them until the evening of the Leeds match, when Salah made his comments.

He noted that players often become emotional when they're not playing and might say things they later regret.

Slot's reaction to the situation was clear, and he stated that Salah would not be joining the team in Italy.

When asked if Salah's comments might signal the end of his time at Liverpool, Slot said he had no idea and couldn't comment on the situation at that time.