“A Stunning Twist: Is This the End of Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool Era?”
The storied relationship between Liverpool FC and their talismanic forward Mohamed Salah appears to have reached a breaking point — and the fallout is nothing short of dramatic. In a blistering public statement, Salah said he felt “thrown under the bus” by the club after being benched for three consecutive games, and admitted that his bond with coach Arne Slot has collapsed. (The Guardian)
At 33, and with more than 250 appearances and hundreds of goals to his name, Salah has been among the most influential players at Anfield over the past eight years — lifting multiple league titles and the Champions League trophy. (Al Jazeera) But as of early December 2025, his future looks increasingly uncertain. He has hinted that the club’s upcoming match against Brighton & Hove Albion might serve as his farewell, before leaving to join his national side for the Africa Cup of Nations. (mint)
⚠️ What went wrong?
Salah’s complaints go beyond a temporary loss of form. After being left out of the squad — even in games where many expected him to play — he revealed deep bitterness: promises made last summer when he signed a new two-year contract remain unfulfilled, and treatment that would be unacceptable anywhere else seems routine at Liverpool. “I don’t think I am the problem,” he said. “This club always protects players. Now it is: ‘Throw Mo under the bus because he is a problem.’” (NDTV Sports)
From Slot’s perspective, dropping Salah was a tactical decision aimed at shaking up a team in decline. But the coach admitted he was taken aback by Salah’s public outburst — and now says he has “no clue” whether the Egyptian will ever feature for Liverpool again. (The Guardian)
What does this mean for Salah — and Liverpool?
- Potential exit in January: The timing suggests an exit during the January transfer window is likely, especially with interest reportedly coming from clubs in the Saudi Pro League. (This Is Anfield)
- A bombshell blow to the dressing room: Many Liverpool supporters and former players view Salah’s public remarks as a betrayal of trust — a dramatic and dispiriting way for one of the club’s greatest ever performers to exit. (The Guardian)
- Legacy now under scrutiny: For a man who once embodied excellence at Anfield, this final chapter risks tarnishing his status — particularly if the parting is acrimonious and final. (The Guardian)
What happens next?
As Salah heads off to represent Egypt at AFCON, all eyes will be on what transpires at Liverpool during the January transfer window. If he doesn’t reconcile with Slot and the club hierarchy remains firm, this may indeed mark the end of one of the most decorated eras in modern Liverpool history. And for Salah, a new chapter may begin — whether in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere in Europe. (This Is Anfield)
Fans, pundits and neutrals alike face a bitter truth: this might be the closing scene of a legacy that once seemed destined to run for several more seasons.
