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Liverpool’s hierarchy has moved swiftly to address growing tensions at Anfield, arranging a showdown meeting in the wake of the explosive fallout between Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah.
Salah delivered a stunning post-match interview following the 3-3 draw with Leeds United. The Egyptian revealed that his relationship with Slot has deteriorated after being left out of the starting lineup in recent games. He suggested he is being used as a scapegoat and claimed he has been “thrown under the bus” despite years of service and consistency.
Salah also admitted he is uncertain about his future at the club once the Africa Cup of Nations concludes. With tensions between player and manager appearing irreparable, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will consider a January sale.
According to Indy Kaila, Liverpool’s transfer team is increasingly concerned that January targets Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo could hesitate or rethink a move to Anfield amid the growing turmoil at the club.
An emergency meeting was reportedly scheduled to deal with the fallout between Slot and Salah, leaving the Dutchman's position under serious threat.
It's claimed that senior figures within the club are pushing for Salah to be left out of the squad for the upcoming Inter Milan clash, while Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are said to be open to exploring the possibility of an early exit for the forward.
Salah was pictured leaving Liverpool's AXA Training Centre on Sunday, when the reported showdown talks may have taken place.
Salah, however, still considers himself a Liverpool player and believes he would remain so even if a new manager were appointed. How the club navigates the escalating crisis, especially given its current on-field struggles, will be decisive in the coming weeks.
Reports also suggest, his teammates, who had long regarded him as a senior leader, have been left stunned by his recent behavior.
Sources indicate this may be one of the reasons Slot chose Andy Robertson as vice-captain instead of Salah. Robertson, despite losing his place in the starting XI, has kept quiet throughout the turmoil, only adding to the growing tension inside the squad.
After just three games on the bench, the 33-year-old appears to have reached his breaking point. While he didn’t state it outright, it doesn’t take much reading between the lines to understand the message Salah is sending.
He has effectively presented Liverpool with a choice: him or Slot — and potentially the departure of both.
It’s a remarkable move from a player who signed a new contract only months ago, and it carries all the hallmarks of a calculated strategy.
Slot was already feeling significant pressure amid Liverpool’s poor season, and the manner in which his side surrendered control at 2-0 to leave Leeds with only a point has only intensified the scrutiny on him.
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