In a stunning and emotional public outburst, Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah has accused the club's hierarchy of betraying him and attempting to make him a scapegoat for the team's struggles. The Egyptian forward, who has been left out of the starting lineup for the past three matches, delivered a searing critique of his treatment, casting major doubt over his future at Anfield.
A Relationship Broken and Promises Unkept
Salah, who signed a lucrative new two-year contract as recently as April 2025, revealed he feels manager Arne Slot and the club have reneged on assurances given to him. The 33-year-old stated his relationship with Slot has completely broken down, a dramatic shift from his previous public support for the Dutch coach.
"It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus," Salah said in an interview on Saturday 6 December 2025. "That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame." He expressed deep frustration at being benched, calling the situation "unacceptable" and suggesting forces within the club no longer want him there.
An Anfield Icon Feeling Disrespected
The forward's anger is compounded by his immense legacy at Liverpool. Salah is the club's third-highest all-time scorer with 250 goals and equalled a Premier League record just last season by being involved in 47 goals (29 scored, 18 assisted). He emphasised that after such service, he should not have to fight for his place.
"The respect, I want to get. I don't have to go every day fighting for my position because I earned it," he asserted. "After what I have done for the club it really hurts." His omission comes during a poor run of form for Liverpool, who have lost six of their last seven league games, but Salah vehemently denied being the root cause of the problems.
Goodbye to the Fans and an Uncertain Future
In the most telling remarks about his impending departure, Salah indicated he plans to say farewell to supporters at Anfield. He has invited his family to attend next week's match against Brighton, suggesting it could be a final appearance.
"In my head, I'm going to enjoy that game because I don't know what is going to happen now," he revealed. "I will be in Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go to the Africa Cup of Nations. I don't know what is going to happen when I am there."
When asked if he regretted signing his new contract, Salah responded, "Imagine how bad that I have to answer it, honestly. That hurts... I thought I'm going to renew here and end my career here, but this is not according to the plan." He declined to comment on potential interest from Saudi Arabia, stating the club would use it "to take me to a different direction."
This public explosion marks a dramatic and seemingly irreversible breakdown between one of Liverpool's modern greats and the club he helped return to glory. With 18 months still remaining on his contract, a January transfer now appears a distinct possibility as Salah prepares for international duty with Egypt.
