The future of Liverpool's iconic forward, Mohamed Salah, has been thrown into serious uncertainty following a stunning public outburst. The Egyptian star has sensationally claimed he is being made the "fall guy" for the club's poor form and that his relationship with manager Arne Slot is now broken.
The Bombshell Accusation
Speaking to reporters after being left on the bench for a third consecutive game—Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds—Salah launched a fierce critique of his situation. The 33-year-old, who has scored 250 goals for Liverpool, suggested the club had "thrown me under the bus" and that someone at Anfield no longer wants him there.
"I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why," Salah stated. "It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That’s how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame." He added that his previously good relationship with Slot had completely broken down, saying, "all of a sudden, we don’t have any relationship."
From Hero to Substitute: The Season's Decline
This dramatic turn of events is a far cry from just last season. In April 2025, Salah was instrumental in leading Liverpool to the Premier League title in Slot's debut year, a feat that earned him a lucrative new two-year contract. However, the current campaign has been a struggle. Salah has managed just five goals in 19 appearances across all competitions.
Manager Arne Slot, facing his own pressure with only four wins in the last 15 games, finally ran out of patience after a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Despite a massive £300 million summer investment on forwards Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, Liverpool's form has not improved. Slot has recently prioritized integrating the new signings, leaving the club legend on the sidelines for key matches, including Champions League fixtures against Galatasaray and Eintracht Frankfurt.
What Happens Next for Salah and Liverpool?
The immediate future sees Salah departing for the Africa Cup of Nations after this week's matches against Inter Milan and Brighton. In a poignant hint, Salah suggested the Brighton game at Anfield could be his last, revealing he has instructed his family to fly in to witness it. "I will be in Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go to Africa Cup of Nations," he said. "I don’t know what is going to happen when I am there."
A move to the Saudi Pro League appears the most likely destination. As an Arab world icon, Salah would be a monumental signing for the Gulf state, whose clubs have the financial power to match his Premier League salary. For Liverpool, a significant transfer fee would help balance the books after their heavy summer spending.
For Arne Slot, the crisis deepens. His credit from a title-winning first season is fading fast amid a run of just two wins in 10 league games. While his job is not in immediate danger, the club's hierarchy may be forced to act if their Champions League qualification for next season remains at risk. Currently sitting eighth, Liverpool are only two points off the top four, but the pressure from fans who side with their "Egyptian King" has intensified dramatically.
