The future of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah at Anfield has been thrown into serious doubt following a remarkable public outburst from the player. The Egyptian forward's relationship with the club appears fractured after he gave an incendiary interview following Liverpool's 3-3 draw away at Leeds United on Saturday.
Anfield Rift Exposed
In his explosive comments, Salah accused the club of having "thrown him under a bus" and revealed he no longer has a relationship with manager Arne Slot. This comes after Slot omitted the 33-year-old from his starting lineup for a third consecutive match, a decision that has clearly caused significant friction.
Salah, who is Liverpool's third-highest all-time goalscorer, reported for training as normal on Sunday. However, senior figures at the club are understood to have held discussions about the escalating situation, opting not to issue a public statement to avoid further inflaming tensions.
Immediate Champions League Dilemma
The immediate consequence of this rift is a major selection headache for Slot ahead of a crucial Champions League fixture. The Dutch manager must now decide whether to include the disillusioned forward in his squad for Tuesday's trip to face Inter Milan at the San Siro.
Liverpool will train at their AXA base in Kirkby on Monday morning, with the first 15 minutes open to media scrutiny. The squad then flies to Italy in the afternoon, where Slot is scheduled to face the press and will inevitably be questioned about Salah's claims for the first time.
Saudi Interest and Contract Countdown
The long-term picture is equally uncertain. Salah has 19 months remaining on his lucrative £400,000-a-week contract, which he signed in April. However, the Saudi Pro League is poised to renew its interest when the transfer window reopens next month.
Clubs such as Al-Ittihad, who failed with a £150 million bid for the player in September 2023, and Al-Hilal are believed to be keen to finally secure his signature. Salah's interview at Elland Road strongly suggested he may have already played his final game for the Reds.
His immediate schedule adds another layer of complexity. Salah is due to report for Africa Cup of Nations duty with Egypt next Monday, just 48 hours after Liverpool's Premier League match against Brighton at Anfield. It is now unclear whether he will be involved in the club's next two fixtures before his international departure.
The Egyptian Football Association offered a message of support to their captain on social media on Sunday, highlighting the wider interest in this developing saga. With a pivotal Champions League match on the horizon and the January transfer window approaching, the coming days will be critical in determining the next chapter for one of Liverpool's modern icons.
