‘Thrown Under The Bus’—Mohamed Salah Lets Rip at Arne Slot, Liverpool

Mohamed Salah broke his silence after getting benched in each of Liverpool’s last three games.

Mohamed Salah (right) was an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3–3 draw against Leeds United. / Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images

Mohamed Salah vented his frustration at being left out of the Liverpool starting line up against Leeds United with an explosive outburst at both manager Arne Slot and the club, leaving his future in serious doubt.

The Liverpool forward was overlooked for the third straight game and remained on the bench for the entire match despite the Reds needing a winner late on in their dramatic 3-3 draw at Elland Road.

And the Egyptian let rip to reporters after the match, claiming the club “has thrown me under the bus”, that his relationship with Slot has soured and that promises made in the summer have been broken.

“I’m very, very disappointed to be fair,” Salah said. “I have done so much for this club down the years and especially last season. Now I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why.

“It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame. I got a lot of promises in the summer and so far I’m on the bench for three games, so I can’t say they kept their promises.

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“I don’t know why this is happening to me. I don’t get it. I think if this was somewhere else, every club would protect its player. How I see it now is like you throw [myself] under the bus because he is the problem in the team now.

“But I don’t think I am the problem. I have done so much for this club. The respect I want to get. I don’t have to go every day fighting for my position because I earned it. I am not bigger than anyone, but I earned my position.”

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Salah Admits He No Longer Has Relationship With Arne Slot

Arne Slot (right) has relegated Mohamed Salah (second from left to right) to the bench amidst Liverpool’s struggles. / Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

Salah’s vicious rant then turned towards the man that has relegated to a secondary role in recent Liverpool games: Manager Slot.

“I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager and all of a sudden, we don't have any relationship. I don't know why, but it seems to me, how I see it, that someone doesn't want me in the club.”

After matching the record for most goal contributions in a Premier League season as Liverpool became champions of England in Slot’s debut term in charge, Salah and the Dutchman are now seemingly at odds.

The reigning Premier League player of the season made his frustrations abundantly clear, before revealing next weekend’s clash against Brighton could signify a marquee moment in his career.

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Salah Hints at Potential Final Game at Anfield

Mohamed Salah could bid farewell to Liverpool in a matter of days. / Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

Salah revealed he already knew he wasn’t starting against Leeds United, prompting a phone conversation with his mother with one very specific objective.

“I called my mum yesterday [and] I said, ‘come to the Brighton game’. I don’t know if I am going to play or not but I am going to enjoy it.

“In my head, I’m going to enjoy that game because I don’t know what is going to happen. I will be in Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go to the Africa Cup, because I don’t know what’s going to happen when I’m there [at AFCON].”

This revelation prompted Salah to be asked if he believed the upcoming Dec. 13 game against Brighton was going to be his last for Liverpool, to what the forward said, “In football you never know. I don’t accept this situation. I have done so much for this club.”

Salah signed a new two-year contract back in April that tied him to the club until the summer of 2027. However, Salah’s words appear to open the door for a departure, with reports suggesting the Saudi Pro League could be a potential destination.

“I thought I was going to renew here and end my career here, but this is not according to the plan. I’m not regretting signing for the club for sure.”

It’s clear Salah’s situation at Liverpool has reached boiling point and his future is very much up in the air. The situation will continue to unfold in the coming days, but for now, Salah also made sure to make his love for Liverpool abundantly clear.

“This club, I always support it. My kids will always support it. I love the club so much, I will always.”

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