Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain following their 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. The 33-year-old forward, who remains under contract until season's end despite announcing his departure, was substituted in the 77th minute of Saturday's loss at the Etihad. Salah missed a clear first-half chance and had a penalty saved by City goalkeeper James Trafford.

ESPN sources reveal Liverpool manager Arne Slot will deploy a back three featuring Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, and Ibrahima Konaté in Paris, with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez as wing-backs. This system is new for Slot, who previously used a back four. Florian Wirtz retains his place, while Alexis Mac Allister replaces Curtis Jones in midfield.

Salah's benching follows his criticism of being 'thrown under the bus' by the club earlier this season.