Overview
- Liverpool confirmed on Monday that Salah did not travel with the 19‑player squad to Milan despite training earlier in the day.
- Club sources describe the omission as a short‑term selection decision with no formal disciplinary action, taken with Slot’s and the board’s support.
- Salah was benched for three straight matches before telling reporters he had been "thrown under the bus" and that he no longer has a relationship with Slot.
- Egypt’s national team has publicly backed their captain ahead of AFCON, with Salah due to join up next week after Liverpool host Brighton on Saturday.
- Salah’s output has dipped to five goals in 18 appearances this season, and reporting suggests Saudi Pro League clubs could renew January interest in the forward.