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Liverpool’s senior figures Richard Hughes, Michael Edwards and manager Arne Slot are preparing emergency talks with Mohamed Salah this week after the forward’s public outburst accusing the club of throwing him under the bus following his exclusion from three consecutive starting lineups.
Liverpool Hierarchy Plan Crisis Meeting With Salah After Public Criticism
The Egyptian star’s controversial comments have shocked Liverpool officials after he expressed frustration at being dropped for recent matches despite his strong record and leadership role in the squad. The 33-year-old was left out of the starting XI for three fixtures, entering one match at halftime, before voicing his discontent both privately and publicly about the tactical decisions.
Liverpool insiders have defended Slot’s team selection process, insisting decisions are based purely on tactical and physical considerations rather than personal differences with players. The club hierarchy fears Salah’s public remarks could undermine Slot’s managerial authority and establish a dangerous precedent for player conduct within the dressing room under the new management structure.
Hughes, Edwards and Slot will meet Salah at the AXA Training Centre this week seeking either an apology or acknowledgment that his public comments were inappropriate. The meeting aims to rebuild trust between player and management while establishing firm boundaries for acceptable player conduct under Slot’s leadership approach.
Several Saudi Pro League clubs including Al Hilal, Al Nassr and NEOM FC are monitoring developments closely, with reports suggesting intermediaries have begun informal discussions about a potential transfer. Saudi representatives are reportedly willing to offer Liverpool a significant fee for the forward, though the club’s preference remains keeping Salah until his contract expires.
Liverpool remain hopeful Salah will reaffirm his commitment to the club during the crisis talks, but sources indicate the club are prepared to explore serious offers if the situation fails to improve. The upcoming meeting could prove decisive in either restoring unity or potentially forcing Liverpool into a high-profile transfer saga ahead of the January window.
