A dramatic story out of Germany has added yet another twist to the ongoing tension surrounding Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. According to Bild reporter Axel Hesse, the recent fallout involving the Egyptian forward is rooted in jealousy.
German report alleges Salah is unhappy with Wirtz’s rising status
Hesse suggests that Salah’s frustration is tied to the rapid emergence of Florian Wirtz, who has quickly become Arne Slot’s favoured attacking figure. Behind closed doors, the Liverpool boss is said to view the German playmaker as the long-term centrepiece of the team — a shift that reportedly left Salah feeling sidelined despite his heroics last season.
The article goes as far as claiming that Salah’s ego was tolerated for years because he consistently delivered goals. But now, with the club moving in a new direction, the support around him is supposedly fading. According to the report, being benched in recent matches only intensified Salah’s anger, culminating in his fiery post-match comments and silence on social media.
Hesse even alleges that Wirtz’s growing influence has pushed Salah into a rage, framing the Egyptian as a divisive figure in the dressing room and suggesting Liverpool should move him on quickly.
But does the claim hold up? Evidence points the other way
Despite the sensational nature of the report, many details simply don’t align with reality at Liverpool. Far from being isolated, Salah is still one of the most respected and admired figures among his teammates.
Inside the AXA Training Centre, he continues to be a key presence — both professionally and personally. Senior players like Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai have openly spoken about their strong relationships with him.
Szoboszlai recently described Salah as both a friend and an inspiration, praising his impact on the squad. Robertson, speaking after the win against Inter Milan, emphasised that Liverpool are dealing with one of the greatest players in the club’s history and reiterated how valued he remains within the group.
Even Wirtz, the player supposedly at the centre of this tension, has publicly thanked Salah for helping him settle and treating everyone equally. Video clips circulating online show the young German speaking warmly about the Egyptian’s support and professionalism.
The reality behind the noise
Rather than being a disruptive or jealous figure, Salah is still widely seen as one of the emotional anchors of the team. That’s what makes the current uncertainty around his role and future so confusing — and why many are hesitant to accept the dramatic claims emerging from abroad.
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