Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is increasingly uncertain after the forward launched a public attack on the club and manager Arne Slot. The 33-year-old was omitted from the starting lineup for a third consecutive game, this time in the Champions League trip to Inter Milan, following his incendiary interview at Leeds on Saturday.
Salah, who has 19 months remaining on his £400,000-a-week contract, claimed he no longer has a relationship with Slot and accused the club of throwing him under a bus. His remarks have sparked renewed interest from Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, both of whom are believed to be keen on signing the third-highest goalscorer in Liverpool’s history.
The Egypt international reported for training as scheduled on Sunday, but his immediate involvement with the first team is unclear. Liverpool’s hierarchy discussed the situation but opted against a public response to avoid inflaming matters. Slot now faces a decision on whether to include the disillusioned player in his plans for Tuesday’s match at San Siro.
Salah suggested after the Leeds game that he may have already played his final match for Liverpool. He is due to report for Africa Cup of Nations duty next Monday, making him unavailable for the Premier League fixture against Brighton on Saturday and potentially the clash with Inter.
