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Mohamed Salah, one of the most iconic figures in Liverpool’s modern era, has
ignited a firestorm across the football world after launching a remarkable and
emotional verbal attack against manager Arne Slot and the club’s hierarchy. In an
explosive interview following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United, the
Egyptian superstar claimed he had been “thrown under the bus,” sidelined unfairly,
and left feeling betrayed by the very institution he helped elevate to global
dominance.
Salah, who has long stood as the heartbeat of Liverpool’s attack, expressed deep
frustration at losing his place in the starting XI, saying he no longer has “any
relationship” with Slot and accusing the club of breaking promises made to him in
the summer. His comments have sent shockwaves throughout the Premier League,
with many questioning whether the Egyptian King has played his final games in a
Liverpool shirt.
A Breakdown of Trust Between Salah and the Liverpool Hierarchy
Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Elland Road was dramatic on its own, but the real story
unfolded after the final whistle. Salah, who remained on the bench for the entire
90 minutes, openly accused the club of making him a scapegoat for their recent
struggles.
“It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus,” he said, visibly angry.
“Someone wanted me to get all of the blame. I got a lot of promises in the summer,
and so far I’m on the bench for three games. I can't say they kept their promises.”
The frustration was palpable. Salah emphasized that his relationship with Arne Slot
has deteriorated rapidly, describing it as essentially nonexistent now.
“I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager, and all
of a sudden we don’t have any relationship. I don’t know why, but it seems
someone doesn’t want me in the club.”
The sudden shift has left fans stunned—especially after Salah signed a major two-
year contract extension earlier this year, believed to be one of the most lucrative
deals in Liverpool history.
A Feeling of Isolation and Disrespect
Salah’s words were heavy with emotion. After being benched for three consecutive
matches—something that has never happened in his Liverpool career—he did not
hide how deeply the situation has affected him.
“How I see it now is like you throw Mo under the bus because he is the problem in
the team now,” he said. “But I don’t think I’m the problem. I have done so much for
this club. The respect—I want to get. I earned my position.”
These remarks underscore a painful truth for the 33-year-old forward: he feels
abandoned and undervalued by a club he has repeatedly said he hoped to retire
with.
“It really hurts. You can imagine. I’ve done so much for this club, especially last
season.”
Salah was the Premier League’s record-breaking contributor last season with 29
goals and 18 assists. Yet despite this historic output, he now finds himself relegated
to the bench, watching as Liverpool struggle defensively and offensively under
Slot’s new system.
Future in Doubt: A Goodbye at Anfield?
One of the most shocking lines from Salah’s interview was his suggestion that next
week’s match against Brighton may be his final game at Anfield—at least for now.
“I will be at Anfield to say goodbye to the fans before I go to the Africa Cup of
Nations. I don’t know what is going to happen now.”
The fact that Salah told his family to attend the Brighton match hints at a possible
farewell, or at minimum, a major shift in his role or future at Liverpool.
With the Africa Cup of Nations approaching, Salah admitted uncertainty about
whether he will return to Liverpool as a Reds player in January.
Saudi Arabia Links Return
The Saudi Pro League has long admired Salah, viewing him as the crown jewel of
Middle Eastern football. Clubs like Al-Hilal previously offered massive transfer bids
to Liverpool, and interest has not faded.
However, when asked directly whether an offer was still on the table, Salah declined
to answer:
“I don’t want to answer that question, because the club is going to take me in a
different direction.”
Liverpool officials are believed to be open-minded about potential transfers—
especially if tensions between Salah and the management continue to escalate.
Arne Slot Responds: “We Didn’t Need a Goal”
Before Salah’s comments sparked controversy, Arne Slot gave his own explanation
for why he didn’t bring the star forward onto the pitch against Leeds.
“It was more about controlling the game at 3-2,” Slot told Sky Sports. “We didn’t
need a goal.”
This statement was widely criticized by fans online, especially after Liverpool failed
to control the game and conceded a dramatic 96th-minute equalizer.
Slot added that the “chatter” surrounding Salah was understandable given his
legendary status, but that did little to soothe the tension.
A Liverpool Legend Facing a Sour Ending
Salah’s legacy at Liverpool is beyond debate. Since arriving from Roma in 2017 for
£34 million, he has rewritten the club’s history books and etched his name among
the greatest Premier League players of all time.
He is Liverpool’s third-highest scorer ever with 250 goals—behind only Ian Rush
and Roger Hunt.
He has:
Won two Premier League titles
Won the Champions League
Lifted the FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup
Achieved four Golden Boots, tying Thierry Henry’s record
Set multiple Premier League scoring records
Yet now, after starting 53 league games in a row, he finds himself benched
repeatedly. For a player of his stature, that is a bitter pill to swallow.
“It seems to me someone doesn’t want me in the club,” Salah said. “It’s not
acceptable.”
Is This the End of the Salah Era at Liverpool?
Salah’s comments represent one of the most dramatic public criticisms ever
directed at Liverpool’s leadership by a current star player. The breakdown between
him and the club now appears severe, emotional, and perhaps irreparable.
With AFCON approaching, Saudi clubs circling, and tensions rising inside Anfield,
many fear this could be the beginning of the end—if not the end itself—of
Mohamed Salah’s extraordinary Liverpool chapter.
Fans will watch with heavy hearts as the Brighton match approaches.
Will it truly be a goodbye?
Or is there still room for reconciliation?
At this moment, Salah’s future hangs in the balance.
