Jamie Carragher reckons Arne Slot was absolutely justified in dropping Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah for the clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Egyptian superstar found himself relegated to the bench on Wednesday night, with the Reds opting to field Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike up front, alongside Florian Wirtz on the right wing and Cody Gakpo on the left, as the Reds routed the Bundesliga side 5-1.

This decision comes amid Salah's below-par campaign so far, with the forward netting just three goals and providing three assists across 12 appearances in all competitions. Consequently, supporters and experts around the globe have begun questioning whether it's time to give the 33-year-old a well-deserved breather.

That's precisely what Slot chose to do as Liverpool travelled to Deutsche Bank Park on Wednesday evening for their Champions League encounter against Frankfurt, with the decision yielding instant results.

When quizzed about Slot's decision to sideline Salah - typically a cornerstone of his team - ahead of kick-off, Carragher appeared satisfied with the call. He...