Arne Slot acknowledged Liverpool "can only look at ourselves" after conceding a last-gasp equaliser against Leeds United

Mohamed Salah was left on the bench, his third successive game out of the starting XI, in a further sign that head coach Arne Slot has lost faith in the attacker. The 33-year-old had started every Premier League game under Slot until last week’s meeting with West Ham but with Liverpool’s form suffering, Salah has been demoted.

There is no Lukas Nmecha in the Leeds squad, so Noah Okafor starts up top alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Meanwhile, Ao Tanaka drops to the bench despite scoring on Wednesday against Chelsea and in comes Ilia Gruev.

Chelsea were beaten comfortably 3-1 by Leeds at Elland Road in a hugely deflating comedown after a good couple of months.The first half was a total disaster. Enzo Maresca had decided to rotate his

Mohamed Salah was once again named on the bench as Arne Slot made four changes from midweek disappointment at home to Sunderland and it was one of the incomers who served up Liverpool’s first chance. Curtis Jones took aim from the edge of the penalty area, but his bending effort crashed off Lucas Perri’s crossbar.

Daniel Farke has not ruled out the pair, who starred in Wednesday's 3-1 win at home to Chelsea, but muscle injuries will force a late call.

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Reigning English Premier League champion Liverpool’s bid to right its ship and return to contention next sets up a Saturday matchup with 17th place Leeds United.