Salah Claims Liverpool Has Betrayed Him

Mohamed Salah has expressed deep dissatisfaction with Liverpool, feeling betrayed by the club’s management. He claimed that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has deteriorated significantly. Salah was an unused substitute during the recent 3-3 draw against Leeds United, marking the third consecutive match he began on the bench.

Salah’s Frustration

In an interview following the match, Salah stated, “It seems like the club is throwing me under the bus.” He emphasized that he has always been supportive of Liverpool and cannot comprehend the current situation, which he finds unacceptable.

“I don’t think I’m the problem,” he asserted, highlighting his contributions over the years, including scoring 250 goals in 420 appearances. The 33-year-old believes that he has earned his starting position and should not have to continuously fight for it.

Current Form and Future Prospects

Salah has faced challenges this season, with only four goals in 13 Premier League appearances. His performance has notably declined since the previous season when he netted 29 times, helping Liverpool secure the league title in Slot’s first season as manager.

Despite his struggles, the Saudi Pro League remains interested in Salah. Reports indicate that Al-Hilal, coached by Simone Inzaghi, is among the clubs keen on signing him, even though he recently signed a two-year contract extension with Liverpool in April.

Coach’s Perspective

After the Leeds match, Arne Slot explained his decision to leave Salah on the bench as a tactical choice. “We didn’t need a goal at that moment,” he said, suggesting the focus was on controlling the game. However, he acknowledged the discussions surrounding Salah’s absence from the starting lineup, calling attention to Salah’s significant influence at the club over the past six to seven years.

• Salah’s goals for Liverpool: 250
• Appearances: 420
• Goals in current season (2024-25): 4 in 13 matches
• Previous season goals: 29

Salah most recently started during a Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven, which ended in a 4-1 defeat on November 26. He remains third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.