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David Ornstein reports that Mohamed Salah is fully expected to remain at Liverpool for the remainder of the season despite recent tensions with manager Arne Slot, with The Athletic journalist providing clarity amid ongoing speculation about the Egyptian forward’s Anfield future.
Ornstein Report Suggests Salah Will Complete Season at Liverpool Despite Recent Tensions
The Athletic’s David Ornstein has provided reassurance over Salah’s immediate future, stating that despite recent uncertainty, the Egypt attacker is fully expected to finish the campaign at Anfield. Ornstein wrote that it will be hoped Salah’s situation settles down and that he sees out the rest of his agreement, which runs until June 2027, though conversations about parting ways early remain possible if problems persist.
The speculation intensified following the fallout from Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United, where Salah aired frustrations publicly. His claim that his relationship with Arne Slot was broken and that someone was intent on throwing him under the bus carried significant weight because such outbursts were uncharacteristic of the Egyptian forward throughout his Liverpool career.
Salah featured in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations, where he has scored four goals and provided one assist. The forward continues his pursuit of an elusive AFCON crown with Egypt, including a semi-final against Senegal, while speculation about his club future continues on Merseyside.
Selection decisions will provide the next pressure point upon Salah’s return from international duty. The forward has not started since Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, with the club going unbeaten in 11 matches since that result. However, Salah’s AFCON form and Alexander Isak’s injury absence until at least late February strengthens his claim for immediate reintegration into Slot’s starting eleven.
Salah’s Liverpool statistics this season show five goals in 20 matches, modest numbers by his usual standards but figures that sharpen focus on how this chapter of his Anfield career concludes. Ornstein’s measured assessment suggests both player and club recognize the importance of avoiding an acrimonious split, with the priority being a resolution that reflects Salah’s contribution to one of Liverpool’s greatest eras.
