Is Mo Salah Being Ousted from Liverpool's Squad for Inter Milan?
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Liverpool, Dec 8 (NationPress) Forward Mohammad Salah is reportedly facing exclusion from the squad for the upcoming Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday. Nevertheless, a final verdict is yet to be determined, as Salah was seen training with the team on Monday.
As reported by Sky Sports, the anticipated removal comes just two days following Salah's fiery interview after the dramatic 3-3 draw with Leeds. In that interview, he expressed feelings of being "thrown under the bus," claimed he no longer had a rapport with manager Arne Slot, and hinted that the match against Brighton could be his last appearance at Anfield.
Since joining the club in 2017, Salah has been a pivotal player for the Reds, yet he has found himself on the bench for the last three matches. His form has noticeably declined this season, with only five goals in 18 matches, which aligns with Liverpool's struggle to regain consistency.
In a press conference on Saturday, Salah reflected: "I have contributed immensely to this club over the years, especially last season. Now, I find myself on the bench without understanding the reason behind it."
He continued, "It feels as if the club has left me in a precarious situation. I received numerous assurances during the summer, but now I’m benched for three consecutive games, which raises doubts about those promises being fulfilled."
Salah further stated, "I had previously maintained a good relationship with the manager, and suddenly that seems to have vanished. It appears that someone may not want me here anymore."
As Salah prepares for a potential farewell with the Reds during the trip to Inter, he will soon head to Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations next week. Speculations hint that his last match at Anfield against Brighton could be his final outing with Liverpool, with rumors of a possible transfer to the Saudi Pro League in January circulating.