Mo Salah unlikely to remain a Liverpool player after AFCON
Mo Salah could be on his way out of Liverpool following a recent spat with Dutch manager Arne Slot. The Liverpool forward gave an interview in which he expressed his frustration towards the manager, who benched him for the third consecutive game. Salah’s interview has worsened his relationship with Slot, leading to the Dutch manager’s decision to leave him out of the squad for the team’s upcoming trip to Milan. The Egyptian forward currently has a contract that expires on June 30th, 2027, but whether he will see out that contract remains a doubt. Given the current circumstances, a move away from Liverpool looks imminent and could happen as soon as January, with the player growing more frustrated due to his lack of playing time at the club.
The Egyptian interview sparks controversy
Club legend Salah dropped a massive bombshell during his post-match interview after Liverpool’s draw with Leeds, claiming that he felt thrown under the bus by Liverpool. The forward hinted at a potential January exit by stating that “he will say goodbye to the fans at Anfield before heading to AFCON.” The Egyptian forward went on to further state that “he no longer has a relationship with the coach” after being benched once again against Leeds. With Salah looking increasingly likely to leave Anfield, Saudi clubs will be monitoring his situation closely given their prior interest in the Egyptian. It remains to be seen how this situation unfolds in the coming weeks, but one thing for sure: this would not be the first time such a thing happened to a global superstar. Most notably, in 2022, Ronaldo felt a similar way, claiming that he also felt betrayed by his club.
Slot leaves Salah out of squad
Slot responded to Salah’s bombshell interview by expressing total shock at the Egyptian’s comments during the interview. The Liverpool manager went on to state that even he did not know if Salah would play for Liverpool again. Salah’s recent dip in form is believed to be the reason why Arne Slot has been benching the Egyptian, who has only netted four times in thirteen appearances. Arne Slot has been opting for a stronger defensive setup by playing Szoboszlai on the right, which was also another reason behind leaving Salah out. Given everything that has unfolded in the past few weeks, Brighton may just be the last time Salah appears in a Liverpool shirt.
