Liverpool have made the surprising decision to leave Mohamed Salah out of their squad for Tuesday’s Champions League encounter against Inter Milan in Italy. The choice was jointly made by the club’s board and manager Arne Slot, signaling a firm stance after the forward’s recent public comments.
The move comes just two days after Salah’s heated post-match interview at Elland Road, where he accused Liverpool of “throwing him under the bus” and suggested that his relationship with Slot had completely broken down. Salah even hinted that there are individuals within the club who do not want him to remain at Liverpool, intensifying speculation about unrest behind the scenes.
The 33-year-old, who has been an unused substitute in Liverpool’s last three matches, now faces the prospect of missing a key European fixture. Liverpool currently sit 13th in their Champions League group with nine points from five games, while Inter Milan, eager to bounce back from their first defeat of the season, await them.
Sources indicate that Salah’s exclusion is primarily a disciplinary measure aimed at reasserting managerial authority and safeguarding team unity. Inside the club, many viewed his public criticism as deliberate and potentially disruptive, particularly at a time when Liverpool’s results have sharply declined.
Adding to the uncertainty, Salah is due to join the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations immediately after Liverpool’s upcoming match against Brighton, casting further doubt on his availability for Saturday’s Premier League clash.
Liverpool now face a critical period where squad harmony and performance on the pitch will be closely scrutinized, with Salah’s absence against Inter Milan highlighting the tension between one of the club’s star players and management
