England, London – It seems that the final chapter in Mohamed Salah’s story with Liverpool has already begun, after years in which the Egyptian Pharaoh was the epitome of glory and the club’s foremost face.
The relationship, once a model of mutual trust, gradually deteriorated into a series of simmering tensions, before erupting in recent days following angry statements from Salah and sudden decisions from the management and coaching staff.
Mohamed Salah ignited the crisis in recent hours, specifically after the last match against Leeds United in the English Premier League, when he found himself, for the third consecutive game, confined to the bench without setting foot on the pitch.
This continued marginalization sparked the anger of the Egyptian national team’s star and captain, who unleashed a barrage of shocking statements after the match. He launched a scathing attack on the coach and management, declaring for the first time that things at Liverpool had become unbearable for him.
The beginning of the crisis with Liverpool
The crisis between Mohamed Salah and the Liverpool management and coach began after the last Leeds United match in the English Premier League, after he made harsh statements because he was sitting on the bench.
Salah said, in comments reported by Sky Sports: “I have given a lot to this club over the years, especially last season, and now I am sitting on the bench and I don’t know why.”
He added: “It seems like the club has abandoned me, that’s how I feel. I think it’s very clear that someone wanted me to take all the blame. I got a lot of promises in the summer, and so far I’ve been on the bench for three games. So I can’t say they kept their promise.”
He added: “I have said repeatedly that my relationship with coach Slott is good, and suddenly our relationship broke down. I don’t know why… but it seems to me, from my point of view, that there are those who do not want me at the club.”
Slot’s shocking response to Salah’s statements
Slot commented on Mohamed Salah’s statements during the press conference before the Inter Milan match, saying: “Mohamed Salah informed us that he would not be traveling with us; this was the only communication between us and him.”
He added: “This is not the first time a player has been absent.. my reaction is clear, and that is why he is out of the squad for tomorrow’s match.”
Regarding his reaction to Salah’s statements in which he asserted that the club had abandoned him, Slot said: “I need to understand what he means by that. I’m usually calm and polite, but that doesn’t mean I’m weak. When a player says things like that, we have to react as a club, and as you can see, he’s not here.”
With Salah excluded from the Inter Milan match and Arne Slott’s fierce response to his words, there are increasing indications that the rift is too deep to mend, and that the Egyptian star’s path may lead away from Anfield after the Africa Cup of Nations… perhaps towards the Saudi League, which is waiting for the right moment to pounce on the deal.
Saudi sports newspaper announces Mohamed Salah’s next destination
According to the Saudi newspaper “Al-Riyadh,” Mohamed Salah is preparing to hold a crucial meeting with Liverpool’s management after the conclusion of his duties with the Egyptian national team in the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to begin on December 21st. This meeting is intended to clarify his future at the club.
The newspaper explained that if the Egyptian star decides to leave the English club, the Saudi Professional League will be his most likely destination during the upcoming winter transfer window.
Mohamed Salah’s name was frequently linked during the past transfer window with some Saudi League clubs, most notably Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, before his name was strongly mentioned again at the door of “Al-Za’eem” in the upcoming winter transfer window, due to his crisis with Liverpool.
British newspaper “The Telegraph”: Mohamed Salah is close to joining the Saudi League
According to a senior official at the Saudi Pro League quoted by The Telegraph, Mohamed Salah’s move to the Saudi league appears “certain.” There is a growing conviction within the league that signing the Egyptian star is now just a matter of time.
The Telegraph emphasized that the Saudi Professional League has already begun exploring the possibility of finalizing a deal for Mohamed Salah next month, in an attempt to capitalize on the current situation.
The newspaper added that the league is trying to ascertain whether Salah’s decision to leave is final, or merely an angry reaction reflecting his deep frustration at Liverpool.
