Mohamed Salah’s strained relationship with Liverpool manager Arne Slot deepens
Mohamed Salah has posted a picture of himself alone in the Liverpool gym just days after his explosive outburst at Leeds, reports BritPanorama.
Following the 3-3 draw on Saturday, the Egyptian criticized Slot’s decision to name him on the bench for a third successive match, suggesting their relationship had deteriorated significantly. This situation has been exacerbated by Salah’s omission from the squad for Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League clash against Inter Milan.
During his outburst, Salah remarked, “The club promised me a lot in summer. Now I’m on the bench so I can say they haven’t kept those promises.” His discontent follows the summer renewal of his contract, which was seen as a commitment from the club to retain integral players amid squad transformations.
In a notable display of solidarity, former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, who faced backlash for his own move to Saudi Arabia, liked Salah’s post. The ongoing tensions cast doubt on Salah’s role for the upcoming match against Brighton, with reports suggesting he is unlikely to start given the unresolved conflict with his manager.
Responding to Salah’s comments, Slot acknowledged the unexpected nature of the interview, stating, “It was a surprise to me when I heard he gave the comments he gave.” He indicated that communication between him and Salah has been limited, confirming their last exchange was merely to inform the player of his exclusion from the traveling squad to Milan.
As Salah prepares to join the Egypt national team for the Africa Cup of Nations next week, the prospect of him resolving the tension with Slot appears uncertain. Liverpool’s management and fans alike will be watching closely how this situation unfolds.
In sport, relationships can shift as quickly as the game scorelines; this incident is a stark reminder of the pressures faced by athletes and staff alike.
