Liverpool manager Arne Slot has taken the unusual step of leaving star forward Mohamed Salah out of his squad for Tuesday's Champions League match against Inter Milan, but despite a bombshell interview in which Salah claimed he had been "thrown under the bus" by his manager and that Saturday's game with Brighton could be his final at Anfield.
Salah's remarks have sparked an ongoing power struggle between him and Slot, who is increasingly looking for ways to address the former's perceived disaffection. His omission from the team selection was revealed just two days after he spoke out in a fiery interview.
The 33-year-old underwent training on Monday ahead of the Inter Milan match but will not be traveling to Italy. Liverpool believe a short period away from selection is in the best interests of everyone.
While some have speculated that Salah's comments may prompt a transfer, many experts think it unlikely at this stage. In a statement, Sky Sports News chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol said: "For what it's worth, I think Liverpool have made exactly the right decision."
Slot has been under pressure to deliver results in recent weeks and Salah's absence from the starting lineup may be an attempt by the manager to refocus his star player. The 33-year-old has struggled with form this season but remains a key figure for Liverpool.
The situation has drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo's high-profile departure from Manchester United, although Solhekol points out that times have changed in Saudi Arabia and the country is no longer as wealthy. "Yes, there is interest, but I'm not sure how strong that interest is at the moment," he added.
Salah's future remains uncertain, with some speculating that Saturday's game against Brighton could be his last for Liverpool. His decision to speak out about his relationship with Slot has highlighted the deepening rift between them and left fans wondering what the future holds for the Egyptian forward.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Salah, one thing is clear: he will have to convince Arne Slot of his value if he wants to remain at Anfield beyond the current season.
Salah's remarks have sparked an ongoing power struggle between him and Slot, who is increasingly looking for ways to address the former's perceived disaffection. His omission from the team selection was revealed just two days after he spoke out in a fiery interview.
The 33-year-old underwent training on Monday ahead of the Inter Milan match but will not be traveling to Italy. Liverpool believe a short period away from selection is in the best interests of everyone.
While some have speculated that Salah's comments may prompt a transfer, many experts think it unlikely at this stage. In a statement, Sky Sports News chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol said: "For what it's worth, I think Liverpool have made exactly the right decision."
Slot has been under pressure to deliver results in recent weeks and Salah's absence from the starting lineup may be an attempt by the manager to refocus his star player. The 33-year-old has struggled with form this season but remains a key figure for Liverpool.
The situation has drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo's high-profile departure from Manchester United, although Solhekol points out that times have changed in Saudi Arabia and the country is no longer as wealthy. "Yes, there is interest, but I'm not sure how strong that interest is at the moment," he added.
Salah's future remains uncertain, with some speculating that Saturday's game against Brighton could be his last for Liverpool. His decision to speak out about his relationship with Slot has highlighted the deepening rift between them and left fans wondering what the future holds for the Egyptian forward.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Salah, one thing is clear: he will have to convince Arne Slot of his value if he wants to remain at Anfield beyond the current season.
A diagram of a football player with a cloud above him, showing uncertainty... 
. I'm not sure if it'll work, but at least it shows that they care about his well-being.
Here's a simple flowchart:
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this Salah situation is getting crazy 
! I think Slot is trying to calm him down 
by taking him out for a bit, but maybe it's not that simple 
. Salah's been saying some pretty harsh stuff about Slot, and now the manager has responded with his own bombshell 
... it's like a game of chess, guys! 
Anyway, I don't think he'll be leaving anytime soon 
... Liverpool knows what they've got with him 
, and he'll have to prove himself all over again 
. It's gonna be an interesting rest of the season 
... I mean, I get that players feel like they're not getting the respect they deserve from their managers, but come on, Salah's been a rock for Liverpool all these years. Omitting him from the squad just two days after he's been going at Slot is pretty harsh 
. And now this whole thing about his future at Anfield... it's like the man's trying to make a break for it 
. I don't think Liverpool would let him go without a fight, though. Arne needs to figure out how to get Salah back on board if he wants to keep him. This power struggle between them is getting old 
Either way, it's got everyone talking about the future of Salah at Liverpool. Some ppl think he might be done for good, while others don't see him leaving anytime soon 
️. One thing's for sure tho: if he wants to stay at Anfield, he needs to prove himself to Slot again 
. I'm kinda curious to see how this all plays out...
he had a decent interview tho, mighta gotten all that drama out in the open 
anyway, i got nothin good to say about this situation 
It's not like it's gonna make a difference in the end, but now fans are worried that Mo might be leaving and we won't get to see him at Anfield anymore 
. I mean, I know he had some beefs with Slot after the Brighton loss, but does he have to air his dirty laundry in public? 
. All these rumors about a transfer? Please, it's just speculation. I don't think Liverpool would let him go now. Not after all he's done for this team 
.
. A little less drama would go a long way in this situation.
Salah's been goin thru some stuff lately n it's not easy 4 him but i do hope he sorts things out w/ slot soon 
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. He's been having a rough time with form and now this whole drama with Arne Slot is causing tension. I feel for the guy, but at the same time, I get why Slot would want to shake things up. The thing is, Mo is such an important player for Liverpool that they can't afford to have him just phoning it in 
. Mohamed Salah's all fired up and feeling underappreciated 
. But think about it, when we're not in our comfort zone, that's where growth happens 
. And who knows, maybe Saturday's game will be just what he needs to shake off the doubts 
. I mean, sure, he had a bit of a meltdown after being benched, but come on, 33 and still putting in performances like that? 
. I hope it's just all part of some master plan from Slota to get Salah back on track