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Arne Slot has admitted he has ‘no clue’ whether Mohamed Salah will play for Liverpool again following the Egyptian’s explosive interview criticising the club. Salah has been omitted from Liverpool’s Champions League squad to face Inter Milan, with the decision taken by the club’s hierarchy in conjunction with Slot after the forward’s public outburst.
Arne Slot Admits ‘No Clue’ Over Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool Future After Public Criticism
The 33-year-old forward accused Liverpool of throwing him under the bus and claimed his relationship with the manager has collapsed during a recent interview that sparked widespread criticism. When asked directly whether Salah may have played his last game for the Premier League champions, Slot responded bluntly: “I have no clue. I cannot answer that question at this point in time.”
Salah’s comments drew sharp criticism from pundits including Wayne Rooney, who called on Slot to drop the player following his unprofessional public outburst. The Guardian reports that Liverpool’s decision to exclude Salah from the Inter Milan Champions League fixture was made jointly by the club’s hierarchy and Slot, casting further doubt over the Egyptian’s future at Anfield.
The situation represents a dramatic fall from grace for a player who has been integral to Liverpool’s success, scoring 250 goals and creating 116 assists in 420 senior appearances while helping the club win two Premier League titles and a Champions League. However, Salah has struggled this campaign and had already been benched by Slot for the previous three matches before his public criticism of the club.
Liverpool want Salah to remain at the club until his contract expires in 2027, but his recent behaviour suggests he intends to leave before that date. Saudi Pro League clubs remain committed to bringing the Egypt international to the Middle East, with Al-Hilal currently considered the leading contender for his signature as the situation at Anfield continues to deteriorate.
