Overview
- Mohamed Salah was left out of Liverpool’s Champions League matchday group for the trip to Inter after publicly accusing the club and manager Arne Slot of scapegoating him.
- Slot said any reconciliation depends on Salah accepting he made a mistake and initiating contact, though he did not rule out further talks.
- Saudi Pro League chief Omar Mugharbel said Salah is welcome in the league, and reports indicate several Saudi clubs are closely tracking his situation with offers expected next month.
- Liverpool is described as relaxed given Salah’s contract through 2027, and the club does not plan a farewell at Saturday’s Brighton match before the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Salah told his parents to attend the Brighton game and spoke of saying goodbye to supporters before the tournament, while Steven Gerrard publicly defended him and expressed hope for a resolution.