Liverpool’s sanction on Salah his own undoing, says team-mate

New Delhi: Liverpool had no other option than to drop Mohamed Salah from their Champions League squad against Inter Milan believes team-mate Alisson Becker.

The forward was omitted from their 19-man squad for Tuesday’s Inter game after a vitriolic interview following Saturday's English Premier League match with Leeds United.

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The 33-year-old said he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club, claiming to be blamed for their recent poor run of form.

Defending champions Liverpool are 10th in the standings, 15 points behind leaders Arsenal, and have struggled for consistency this season.

"Salah not being available is just a consequence of what he did and he is smart enough to know that. I didn't speak to Mo about that," the Brazilian goalkeeper said.

"We share good moments, happy moments so that creates a bond. We will have a conversation, but that is personal."

Salah was kept on the bench in their 2-0 win over West Ham United last month and was an unused substitute at Leeds and came off the dugout in their1-1 draw with Sunderland.

The Egypt international has netted 250 goals and helped the Reds win two EPL titles and a Champions League in his eight-years stint at Anfield.

Becker hoped that Salah return to the team having been a key player for them over the years though manager Arne Slot said he had no clue about his future at the club with many believing he has already played his last game.

"I hope he plays again for the club. That's a personal situation between Mo and the club," he said.

"We, as his teammates and his friends, we hope the best thing happens for him, but as Liverpool FC players we want the best for the club as well. We want a win-win situation for everyone."

Salah has managed only five goals in 19 appearances across competitions this season, spoke of being made scapegoat for Liverpool's woes at the start of the season.