Arne Slot Has “No Clue” If Mohamed Salah Will Play for Liverpool Again
Arne Slot has spoken openly about Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool after the forward was left out of the squad for the Champions League trip to Inter Milan. The head coach said he has “no clue” whether Salah has already played his last game for the club, as tensions continue to rise following Salah’s explosive comments at Leeds.
Slot also made it clear that his polite personality should not be seen as weakness. He insisted that the club’s actions, including leaving Salah behind, reflect his authority as head coach.
Salah Left Out of Champions League Squad
Salah trained for two days before being told directly by Slot that he would not be travelling to Italy. The decision was agreed by Liverpool’s hierarchy together with the head coach, who had full support for the move.
Salah could also miss the upcoming Premier League match against Brighton. After that, he is due to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations and may be away until mid-January. There is also expected interest from Saudi Arabia when he returns.
Liverpool travelled to Italy with a reduced squad of 19 players, including three goalkeepers and three teenagers. Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo were all unavailable due to illness or injury.
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Slot Responds to Salah’s Interview
Salah had claimed after the match at Leeds that he no longer had any relationship with Slot. The head coach denied this strongly. He said he was surprised by the comments, especially because Salah had trained well, behaved respectfully and shown no sign of a problem.
Slot said he had only a brief exchange with Salah since Saturday, when he informed him about not travelling. He added that he was “taken aback” by the claim that their relationship had broken down.
“When I don’t play someone, players usually don’t like the manager,” he explained. But he said Salah had been respectful and had worked hard.
The coach said there was no clear answer about who Salah blamed when he said someone at the club had thrown him under a bus. But Slot insisted that Liverpool’s reaction showed strength.
“Usually I’m calm, I’m polite,” he said. “But that doesn’t mean I’m weak. We reacted in a way you can see – he’s not here.”
“No Clue” About Salah’s Future
When asked if Salah could return to the team, Slot said he believed it was always possible. But when questioned on whether Salah might have already played his last game for Liverpool, Slot answered: “I have no clue. I cannot answer that question at this point in time.”
Salah is under contract with Liverpool until 2027, but recent events have created uncertainty. His absence from the squad has made supporters wonder whether the situation has reached a turning point.
Teammates Want a “Win-Win Situation”
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson spoke to the media and said he hoped Salah would play for the club again. He said the situation was personal between Salah and Liverpool, but the team wanted the best outcome for everyone.
“We as his teammates and friends hope the best thing happens for him,” Alisson said. “But as Liverpool players we want the best for the club as well.”
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The goalkeeper also confirmed the squad remains behind Arne Slot. He explained that replacing Jürgen Klopp was a huge challenge, but the team trusted the new coach and believed in his style of play.
Carragher Criticises Salah
Jamie Carragher also spoke about Salah on Monday night. He accused the forward of choosing a bad moment for Liverpool to attack the manager. Carragher said Salah waited for a poor result so that supporters, players and staff would feel down, and then used that time to make comments.
Carragher reminded Salah and his agent that before joining Liverpool, he was known as the player who had failed at Chelsea. He pointed out that Salah had never won a major trophy before arriving at Anfield.
Club Under Pressure
Liverpool travelled to Inter with limited options due to injuries and illness. Even with a full squad, the situation around Salah has created tension. Slot said his reaction to the player’s comments was necessary to protect the team.
He explained that players sometimes say things when they are not playing, but the head coach must respond for the good of the club. In this case, the reaction was to leave Salah behind.
Arne Slot has made it clear that he does not know what the future holds for Mohamed Salah. The forward has been left out of the squad, his comments have caused a major reaction, and his upcoming international duty could keep him away for weeks.
Liverpool now face important matches and difficult decisions. The head coach believes he has shown authority, while teammates hope for a positive solution. Whether Salah has played his final game for Liverpool remains uncertain, and the story continues to develop.
FAQs
Q1: Why was Mohamed Salah left out of the Champions League squad?
A. He was removed from selection by the club, with the full support of Arne Slot, after recent comments and tension.
Q2: Did Slot deny having a broken relationship with Salah?
A. Yes, Slot said he did not feel the relationship was broken and was surprised by Salah’s claims.
Q3: Could Salah still return to the Liverpool team?
A. Slot said he believes there is always a possibility, but he has “no clue” what will happen.
Q4: When will Salah leave for international duty?
A. He is due to join Egypt on Monday for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Q5: What did Jamie Carragher say about Salah?
A. Carragher said Salah waited for a bad moment to attack the manager and reminded him that before Liverpool he was known as a player who failed at Chelsea.
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