Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Salah's Liverpool Future Uncertain Amid AFCON Support
Mohamed Salah, a star player for Liverpool, has been criticized by his manager, Arne Slot, after being benched for three games.
Salah said he felt like he was being pushed out of the club and that he no longer had a good relationship with Slot.
After his comments, Slot decided not to include Salah in the squad for an important Champions League match.
Salah then showed up for training, but his future with Liverpool is now uncertain.
Meanwhile, Salah's teammates from the Egypt national team have rallied behind him ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
They praised Salah for his leadership and encouraged him to keep working hard.
Egypt is in Group B with Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, and they will be based in Agadir throughout the first round.
Salah has been a key player for Egypt in previous AFCON tournaments, and he believes they will win the trophy again before he retires.
Mohamed Salah criticized Liverpool and manager Arne Slot after being benched for three consecutive games.
Slot excluded Salah from the squad for the Champions League match against Inter Milan.
Salah claimed he felt 'thrown under the bus' and that he no longer had a relationship with Slot.
Egypt teammates rallied behind Salah ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, praising his leadership and encouraging him.
Salah's future at Liverpool is uncertain, with reports suggesting Saudi clubs might make offers for him.
- Who
- Mohamed Salah, Liverpool manager Arne Slot, Egypt national team
- What
- Salah's public criticism of Slot and his exclusion from the squad, Egypt teammates rallying behind Salah ahead of AFCON
- When
- After the 3-3 draw with Leeds on Saturday, and ahead of the Champions League match against Inter Milan on Tuesday, and the upcoming AFCON in December 2024
- Where
- Liverpool, England, and Agadir, Morocco
- Why
- Salah felt 'thrown under the bus' and claimed no relationship with Slot, leading to his exclusion from the squad, and Egypt teammates supporting Salah ahead of AFCON
Mohamed Salah
Arne Slot
Salah's Criticism
Mohamed Salah
Salah feels 'thrown under the bus' and claims no relationship with Slot, suggesting someone wants him out of the club.
Arne Slot
Slot acknowledges Salah's right to feel how he feels but states that the player does not have the right to share his feelings with the media.
- Player
- Mohamed Salah
- Club
- Liverpool
- Manager
- Arne Slot
- Current Status
- Left out of squad for Champions League match
- Contract Extension
- Signed in April 2024
- Upcoming Event
- Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt
- Goals for Liverpool
- 250
- Liverpool's Current League Position
- 10th
- AFCON Group
- Group B with Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
- AFCON Venue
- Agadir, Morocco
Sources
Liverpool manager Arne Slot on Mohamed Salah’s outburst: ‘There’s always a possibility to return for a player’
Salah Turns Up For Training With Liverpool Future in Balance
Saudi Pro League ready to do 'whatever it can' to recruit Liverpool's Salah in transfer window
Slot claims he has 'no clue' about Salah's Liverpool future after ignoring Egyptian star for Inter Milan clash
Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Mohamed Salah ahead of AFCON
Watch: Jamie Carragher apologises to Mohamed Salah for his ‘disgrace’ comment during Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan
Steven Gerrard urges Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool and 'reverse away' from outburst
The mutual betrayal: Mohamed Salah vs Arne Slot, who is to be blamed in Liverpool’s ugly feud?
Gerrard Urges Salah To Stay At Liverpool And 'Reverse Away' From Outburst
‘Means a lot to me’: Arne Slot happy with Liverpool fans chanting his name amid Mo Salah feud
