Mohamed Salah has publicly questioned his future at Liverpool after accusing the club of “throwing him under the bus” — following his recent run of benchings.
What happened
- Mohamed Salah was left on the bench for the third consecutive game as Liverpool drew 3–3 with Leeds United.
- After the match, he voiced his frustration: “I have done so much for this club … now I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why. It seems like the club is throwing me under the bus.”
- He added that he feels someone at the club is using him as a scapegoat for their poor start to the season, despite his significant contributions over the years.
What’s at stake
Salah — 33 — has spent eight years at Liverpool, scoring over 250 goals in all competitions and helping them win multiple trophies.
But the breakdown in trust between him and manager Arne Slot seems deep. Salah suggested that next Saturday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion could be his last at Anfield before heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Slot, for his part, defended the decision to bench Salah — saying the team simply needed “different players” to manage the game.
What it could mean
Salah’s comments have reignited speculation around a possible exit. With the January transfer window approaching and many clubs reportedly interested, this could mark the end of a storied era at Liverpool.
For now, all eyes will be on Salah’s reaction, his performance if he plays next, and whether Liverpool’s management can mend fences — or if this bitter standoff will end with a definitive break.
