Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has delivered a stunning and emotional public rebuke, stating his relationship with manager Arne Slot has completely broken down and claiming he feels the club has "thrown me under the bus".
A Bench Role and Broken Promises
The Egyptian forward's outburst comes after he was left as an unused substitute for the full 90 minutes of Liverpool's 3-3 Premier League draw against Leeds United. Salah revealed this was the third such occurrence this season and a first in his illustrious career. "I could not believe I am sitting on the bench for 90 minutes," he stated, expressing frustration at being unable to help his teammates during a disappointing result.
Salah directly linked his benching to promises he believes have been broken. "Club promised me a lot in summer. Now I’m on bench so can say they haven’t kept those promises," he said, adding he feels someone at the club is ensuring he takes all the blame. Despite being the current top scorer in the Premier League, he contrasted his treatment with that of other stars, noting: "Harry Kane was not scoring for 10 games... Everyone in the media was: 'Harry will score for sure.' Now it is: 'Mo needs to be on the bench.'"
'No Relationship' with Slot Anymore
The most damning revelation centred on his rapport with head coach Arne Slot. "I used to have a good relationship (with Slot). Now we don’t have any relationship and I don't know why," Salah confessed. He confirmed Slot informed him he wouldn't play against Leeds in a meeting the day before the match. "He knows my feelings," Salah added, but indicated he saw no satisfactory explanation for the decision.
This breakdown has led the 31-year-old to question his future at Anfield. "Seems like someone does not want me in the club," he mused, though he stopped short of naming individuals. He has invited his parents to attend the upcoming match against Brighton, framing it as a potential farewell before he departs for the African Cup of Nations. "I'm going to enjoy it. Just going to be at Anfield and say goodbye to the fans... because I don’t know what is going to happen when I am there," he said, hinting at a possible exit.
An Emotional Defence of His Legacy
Throughout the interview, Salah passionately defended his contribution and status, insisting he has "earned" his place and is not a problem in the squad. "If I was somewhere else, every club would protect its players. Now, it’s 'Throw Mo under the bus because he is a problem in a team.' I don’t think I am a problem," he argued.
He expressed deep hurt at the situation, reflecting on his plan to end his career at Liverpool. "I thought I was signing and ending my career here. Now this is not according to the plan," he lamented. Despite the turmoil, he was careful to separate his feelings for the club and fans from his current strife, stating, "I love the fans so much and love the club." He also absolved his teammates of any blame, affirming the strong bond and love between them.
The interview paints a picture of a club legend at a major crossroads, with his relationship with the manager seemingly in tatters and his future on Merseyside plunged into serious doubt.
