Mohamed Salah has launched a stunning public attack on his own club, accusing Liverpool of leaving him out in the cold and reigniting a feud with former defender Jamie Carragher.
Explosive Claims After Leeds Draw
The Egyptian forward made the sensational claims in a wide-ranging interview lasting over seven minutes, conducted after he was an unused substitute in Liverpool's 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds United on Saturday. This marked the third consecutive match the 33-year-old has started on the bench.
Salah stated he feels he has been "thrown under the bus" by the club he has served for many years. In a revelation that casts significant doubt over his future at Anfield, he also confirmed he has no relationship with head coach Arne Slot.
Targeting Carragher and Addressing Saudi Interest
The interview took another pointed turn when Salah referenced Sky Sports pundit and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher. "I know the club too well," Salah said. "Tomorrow [Jamie] Carragher is going to go for me again and again and that’s fine."
This comment comes directly after Carragher criticised Salah's leadership, accusing him of only speaking publicly "when he needs a new contract or wins man of the match" following Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Carragher had also claimed before last weekend's win over West Ham that Salah's "legs have gone".
When questioned about persistent interest from the Saudi Pro League, Salah gave a cryptic response. "In football you never know. I don’t accept this situation. I have done so much for this club," he stated. He refused to answer directly, suggesting the club would use his words "to take me to a different direction."
A Season of Struggle and Mounting Tension
Salah's statistics this season underline a dip in his formidable standards. He has scored five goals and registered three assists in 18 appearances across all competitions.
The forward's frustration is palpable, centred on his new role as a substitute. "After what I have done for the club, it really hurts," he explained. "You can imagine, really. After going from home to the club and you don’t know if you are starting."
This public outburst creates a major challenge for manager Arne Slot and the Liverpool hierarchy, threatening to destabilise the squad as they seek consistency in the Premier League. The revelation of a non-existent relationship with Slot points to a deep-seated issue that must now be addressed behind the scenes, with Salah's long-term future at the club suddenly appearing highly uncertain.
