Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has launched a stunning public critique of the club, claiming he has been 'thrown under the bus' and revealing his relationship with manager Arne Slot has completely broken down.
A Relationship in Ruins and a Bench Role
The 33-year-old Egyptian icon, speaking after Saturday's 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds United, expressed disbelief at being left on the substitutes' bench for a third consecutive match. Salah, who signed a new contract at Anfield just last season, suggested broken promises and a deliberate campaign to blame him for the team's issues.
'I have done so much for this club down the years and especially last season,' said an emotional Salah. 'Now I'm sitting on the bench, and I don't know why. It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling.'
He directly addressed his fractured bond with manager Arne Slot, stating: '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 to me that someone doesn't want me in the club.' When pressed, he confirmed: 'Yeah, there's no relationship between us.'
An Emotional Farewell on the Horizon?
In a clear signal that his legendary eight-year tenure at Liverpool could be nearing an abrupt end, Salah revealed he has invited his family to attend next Saturday's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion as it may be his final appearance for the Reds.
'I said to [my family], come to the Brighton game. I don't know if I am going to play or not, but I am going to enjoy it,' Salah admitted. 'In my head, I'm going to enjoy that game because I don't know what is going to happen now. I will be in Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go to the Africa Cup.'
Asked directly if the Brighton fixture could be his last for the reigning champions, he replied ominously: 'In football you never know. I don't accept this situation. I have done so much for this club.'
What Comes Next for the Liverpool Legend?
The situation creates a major distraction for Liverpool as they prepare for a crucial Champions League away fixture against Inter Milan on Tuesday. Salah's future is now shrouded in intense speculation.
The player is scheduled to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Egypt on 15 December. He has been persistently linked with a lucrative January transfer to the Saudi Pro League, and this public fallout significantly increases the likelihood of a winter exit.
Salah's comments represent one of the most dramatic moments of his Liverpool career, casting a shadow over the club's season and potentially marking the unceremonious closing chapter of one of the Premier League's greatest ever imports.
