Mohamed Salah sent shockwaves through Liverpool late on Saturday night after delivering one of the most emotional and confrontational interviews of his career — a moment that instantly cast doubt over his future at Anfield.
For the third straight match, Arne Slot left the Egyptian superstar on the bench, forcing him to watch Liverpool throw away a two-goal advantage against Leeds United. Szoboszlai appeared to have secured victory late on, only for Ao Tanaka to hit back in stoppage time, deepening the pressure on Slot as Champions League action approaches.
With Liverpool now winning only four of their last fifteen matches, frustration has been building — and Salah finally let it spill.
What followed was an unfiltered eruption that stunned reporters, targeted club figures, and even name-checked Harry Kane and Jamie Carragher.
Below is a rewritten, copyright-safe version of everything Salah expressed in that shocking interview:
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“Watching from the bench… I couldn’t believe it.”
Salah admitted the entire experience felt surreal:
He explained that he had never faced a situation quite like this. Sitting out a full 90 minutes — for the third game in a row — left him stunned. He expressed deep disappointment, emphasising that he had contributed too much to Liverpool over the years to suddenly be sidelined like this.
He insisted the team’s defensive collapses had happened when he played and when he didn’t, so critics shouldn’t twist his words into attacks on teammates. What bothered him most was the sense of déjà vu — the same types of goals conceded, the same costly mistakes, and no signs of improvement.
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“It feels like I’ve been thrown under the bus.”
Salah’s tone darkened as he detailed what felt like betrayal.
He said the club made promises to him last summer that have not been honoured. In his view, someone inside Liverpool clearly wants him to take the blame for the team’s struggles. The sudden collapse of his previously positive relationship with Slot left him baffled.
According to Salah, the shift was abrupt — one day things seemed fine, and now there’s “no connection at all.”
He revealed he had even invited his mother to the Brighton match, aware that it might be his last home appearance before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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“This situation wouldn’t happen to me anywhere else.”
Salah questioned why Liverpool weren’t protecting him publicly the way other clubs protect struggling stars.
He pointed to Harry Kane as an example, explaining how Kane once went on a long goal drought yet received unwavering public support — something Salah feels he’s not getting at Liverpool despite being one of the Premier League’s most productive players since arriving.
He also took a swipe at Jamie Carragher, saying he expects more criticism from him the next morning.
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“I don’t know who wants me out… but someone clearly does.”
When asked whether a senior figure within the club was behind this situation, Salah refused to name anyone. He simply repeated that the treatment he’s receiving makes it feel like someone is pushing him away.
He revealed Slot personally informed him the day before the match that he wouldn’t start — something Salah said he had no choice but to “accept and swallow.”
Despite multiple attempts to get clarification from the club, he claims he still hasn’t received a proper explanation.
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“Do I regret signing my contract? No… but it hurts that I have to answer that.”
Salah insisted he never regretted staying at Liverpool and once believed he would retire at Anfield. But the way things are unfolding is far from what he expected.
He questioned why he should be treated this way when he’s still performing at the top level and only months removed from winning major individual awards.
He said he knows every player is struggling right now, but he feels he’s unfairly carrying the blame for everything going wrong.
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“My relationship with Slot? It’s gone.”
Salah confirmed what many suspected — whatever strong connection he had with the manager is now completely broken.
They’ve spoken, he said, but there’s nothing left to discuss. The trust and understanding that once existed has disappeared.
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“My teammates? They’re not the issue.”
Despite everything, Salah made it clear the players are not part of the problem. He said they’ve supported him, respected him, and understood what he’s going through.
According to him, the unity inside the dressing room remains strong — the tension is between him and the club’s leadership.
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