Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool looks increasingly uncertain after his bombshell interview about his relationship with Anfield head coach Arne Slot
Everything you need to know about Mohamed Salah’s bombshell interview and Jurgen Klopp’s previous comments on the Liverpool star
- Mohamed Salah has publicly stated that his relationship with Liverpool manager Arne Slot has completely deteriorated. The explosive comments followed Salah being dropped for three consecutive matches, including being an unused substitute in the latest fixture.
- The Egyptian star suggested he feels unwanted at the club, claiming that he believes “someone does not want me” at Anfield. He also openly expressed his belief that he was being unfairly blamed for the team’s struggles, feeling the club had “thrown him under the bus.”
- Salah strongly fuelled immediate transfer speculation by hinting that his next match against Brighton & Hove Albion could be his farewell at Anfield. He mentioned that he planned to “say goodbye to the fans” before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, implying he may not return to the squad.
- In stark contrast to the present tension, former manager Jurgen Klopp previously offered effusive praise for Salah’s character and professional dedication. Klopp described the forward as both a “fantastic player” and a “fantastic human being” in comments made last year.
- Klopp also spoke highly of Salah’s significance to the club, affirming his belief that the Egyptian is the “biggest striker” Liverpool have had in modern times. The former manager clearly voiced his desire for Salah to remain at Anfield at the time and sign a new contract with the team.
- Despite their evidently strong working relationship, Salah and Klopp were famously involved in a high-profile, public touchline spat during a match against West Ham in May 2024. Following that visible row, Salah even hinted that he could reveal “fire” if he chose to discuss the details of the confrontation.
- Klopp, however, moved quickly to minimise any perception of a lasting rift between them following their disagreement. He emphasized that their immense mutual respect, built over a long relationship, allowed them to deal with the situation privately with “no problem.”
- The German manager provided an important context for benching top players, noting such selection issues are less likely when the team is consistently winning and scoring goals. He concluded that performance and team selection are dependent on each other, implying that all players, even stars, must be accountable for the team’s overall situation.
- Read more here: Jurgen Klopp has made his Liverpool feelings very clear on Mohamed Salah amid Arne Slot row
