BREAKING: Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool FC is in serious doubt as tensions rise between the star player and management. Following a disappointing 3-3 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road on December 9, 2025, Salah’s status has become increasingly precarious. He has been benched for three consecutive matches, raising questions about his role in the team.
With no goals or assists in the last seven matches across all competitions and only five goals and three assists this season, Salah’s impact has diminished as Liverpool slips out of both the title race and European qualification spots. The Egyptian forward expressed his frustration, stating, “It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling.”
His comments signal a growing rift with manager Arne Slot, as Salah admitted, “I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden, we don’t have any relationship.” This deterioration of rapport raises alarming questions about Salah’s future, especially with his departure for the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for December 15.
Salah, who is set to represent Egypt in the tournament, could be absent from Liverpool until after January 18, 2026, if his team advances to the finals. He is expected to play in two crucial matches before his departure: an away fixture against Inter in the Champions League on December 12 and a home match against Brighton on December 13.
“I will be in Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go to the Africa Cup. I don’t know what is going to happen when I am there,” Salah revealed, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Despite signing a contract extension last season, the possibility of Salah leaving Liverpool is becoming more tangible, especially with past interest from the Saudi Pro League. The club may consider selling him as a strategic move, given that at age 33, Salah still possesses significant talent that could benefit both him and the club.
As the situation unfolds, Slot faces a dilemma: playing Salah could appear as capitulation, while benching him risks further destabilizing a struggling team. With Liverpool’s form faltering and internal conflicts surfacing, the club’s long-term direction hangs in the balance.
With Salah’s public discontent and the mounting pressure on Slot, Liverpool must act quickly. The club has a history of supporting their managers, but if this conflict between Salah and Slot escalates, it could lead to a substantial shift in the team’s structure.
As fans await the outcomes of the upcoming matches, the stakes have never been higher for both Salah and Liverpool FC. Will Salah fight for his place, or is this the beginning of the end of his storied career at Anfield? Stay tuned as more updates unfold.
