Overview
- Salah said he feels dumped and made a scapegoat after being left on the bench for three consecutive league matches, including no minutes against Leeds and West Ham.
- He argued the club has not kept summer assurances, said he now has no relationship with Arne Slot, and added that he loves Liverpool but does not feel respected.
- Slot acknowledged Salah’s unhappiness and warned Liverpool will be without him from December 15 for the Africa Cup of Nations, stressing the need to plan cover.
- Liverpool’s slump, with five defeats over the past month, has intensified scrutiny of team selections and the handling of their top scorer from last season’s 29-goal campaign.
- Salah remains under contract after signing a two-year extension in April, while reports revive unconfirmed interest from Saudi club Al-Hilal for a possible end-of-season move.