Will Mohamed Salah’s successful era at Liverpool FC come to an end in just a few days? The Egyptian, who did not play in the 3-3 draw at Leeds, made his feelings clear on Saturday evening.
For the third time in a row, Mohamed Salah was not named in the starting lineup by coach Arne Slot on Saturday at Leeds United. As was the case in the 2-0 win at West Ham United, the 33-year-old did not even come on as a substitute, after coming off the bench in the second half of the 1-1 draw with Sunderland.
He “didn’t need any more goals” in the second half after his team had taken a 2-0 and then a 3-2 lead, Slot explained after the game, explaining why Salah remained on the bench until the end despite still having a substitution available.
Salah: “I don’t think I’m the problem.”
Salah’s frustration after the game was evident in his comments to the English media: “I had a good relationship with the coach. But suddenly we have no relationship at all. And I don’t know why. Apparently, someone doesn’t want me at the club anymore,” said the striker, who, according to English media reports, is said to be of particular interest to Saudi Arabia.
Salah made it very clear that he is not at all happy with only playing one half in the last three games: “To be honest, that’s not acceptable to me. If you throw ‘Mo’ under the bus, it’s because he’s the problem. That’s how it feels to me. But I don’t think I’m the problem. I don’t know why this is happening. I’ve done so much for the club,” the winger said publicly.
Goodbye in just a few days?
It’s entirely possible that Salah’s last week in Liverpool is now upon him after more than nine and a half years in the Reds’ jersey. That’s because LFC will also have to release its players for the Africa Cup of Nations starting on December 15.
Salah: “We’ll see what happens. Next week there’s another home game at Anfield, which I’ll enjoy whether I play or not. And it’s time to say goodbye to the fans, then it’s off to the Africa Cup of Nations. I don’t know what will happen after that.”
