Relationship With Slot Breaks Down
Mohamed Salah says Liverpool no longer support him and claims his relationship with Arne Slot has collapsed. He spends the entire 3-3 draw at Leeds on the bench. It is his third straight match without a start. After the match, he says the club blame him for everything. He says he once shared a strong, open bond with Slot. Now he says that bond is broken. He says he cannot explain the sudden shift. He believes someone inside the club wants him sidelined.
Salah says he loves Liverpool deeply and always will. He says his children feel the same. He calls the treatment unacceptable. He says he feels thrown under the bus. He insists he is not the issue. He says he has offered too much to face such treatment. He says he earned his place and should not battle daily for it. He says he is not bigger than the club. He says he only wants respect. He says football can feel unforgiving.
He will leave for the Africa Cup of Nations on 15 December. He says he does not know his future, even though he signed a two-year extension in April. He scored 29 league goals last season when Liverpool won the title. This season he has four in 13 games. He joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 and became vital to their success.
Saudi interest remains strong. Al-Hilal lead the pursuit. Liverpool say they remain open to possibilities.
Slot Explains His Call
Liverpool lose 2-0 and 3-2 leads at Leeds. Slot says he kept Salah on the bench because he wanted more control, not more attacking force. He says he brings Salah on when he needs a breakthrough. He says debate around Salah is expected. He says Salah shaped the team for years. He says players like him always draw attention. Salah last started in the 4-1 loss to Eindhoven in November.
Analysis: Team Shocked by Outburst
If Salah has played his last match for Liverpool, he leaves as a legend. He has 188 Premier League goals for the club. Only three players have more in league history. He won the league’s top player award last season. He scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists. His contract story dominated last year until he signed in April. This season he has five goals in 19 matches. He ended a streak of 53 straight league starts. Slot still calls him a model professional.
Salah rarely speaks in the mixed zone. His decision to talk at Elland Road surprises many. He reacted similarly last season when he felt uncertain about his future. Team-mates were shocked then and feel the same now.
He says he has given everything to Liverpool. He says someone wants him gone. He says he has won every major trophy with the club. He sits behind Rush and Hunt on the all-time list. He now faces a painful chapter. He will soon depart for the Africa Cup. The key question is whether he returns as a Liverpool player.
Salah Opens Up on His Frustration
Salah says he could not believe he stayed on the bench for the full match. He says the 3-3 draw hurts because Liverpool should win such games. He says they started well and controlled early phases. He says they conceded soft goals again. He says he does not blame team-mates. He says the defence must be stronger.
He says he has never missed three matches in a row. He says he is deeply disappointed. He says he has offered too much for this treatment. He repeats he has been pushed under the bus. He says the club made promises in the summer. He says none were honoured.
He says he once had a strong relationship with Slot. He says that is gone. He says he does not know why. He says he believes someone inside wants him out. He says he loves the supporters. He says he told his mother he would not start. He says he invited her to the Brighton match to enjoy it. He says he does not know what comes next. He says he might say goodbye before the Africa Cup.
He says the situation is unacceptable. He says he does not understand the decisions. He says other clubs protect their stars. He says Liverpool treat him as the problem. He says he earned respect. He says football can feel harsh.
Asked if he has played his last game, he says nothing is certain. He praises Haaland’s scoring form. He says it hurts more because he still leads the scoring charts. He says he expects criticism from former players.
He avoids questions about Saudi interest. He says the club try to steer him into another story. He says the rift could still be healed. He says he still loves Liverpool. He says his future is open.
He says he has delivered more goals and assists than anyone in his era. He says other clubs defend their stars better. He mentions Kane’s long drought. He says Kane kept trust. He says he never receives similar trust. He jokes he apologises to Kane.
He says he does not know who wants him out. He says he has no names. He says he asked for explanations. He says none arrived. He says Slot told him he would not play. He says Slot knows how he feels. He says he does not regret signing his extension. He says he wanted to retire at Liverpool. He says that dream now feels broken.
He says he is too fit for such an ending. He says he won major awards recently. He says it should not end this way. He says all players dip in form. He says he now feels isolated.
He says he will not speak with Slot again. He says the bond has collapsed. He says something shifted behind the scenes. He says team-mates still support him. He says they show respect. He says they are not part of the issue. He says he guides and backs them fully.
