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Mohamed Salah Accuses Liverpool of 'Wanting Him Gone' in Explosive Arne Slot Admission

The Egyptian forward has launched a stunning attack on the club, claiming his recent benching is a clear signal he is no longer part of their plans, branding the situation "not acceptable."

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah was named as a substitute for the third consecutive match, watching from the bench as his side drew 3-3 with Leeds United at Elland Road.

This omission comes despite the Egyptian forward having just signed a lucrative new contract in April, following a season where his 29 goals in 38 games were instrumental in Liverpool's Premier League title win.

After the match, Salah expressed profound disappointment with his recent treatment. "I'm very disappointed, I've done so much for this club," he said. "Everyone has seen it in recent years, especially last season. I don't know why I'm sitting on the bench."

He added pointedly, "It feels like the club is throwing me under the bus, that's how I feel. I think it's very clear that someone will blame me."

In a bombshell admission, the player revealed a fractured relationship with the club and manager Arne Slot, stating: "I have said many times that I had a good relationship with the manager, but suddenly we don't have a relationship anymore. I don't know why."

He added, with a pointed reference to the club's summer promises: "The club promised me a lot in the summer, but I've been on the bench for three games. I can't say they've kept their promises. It seems to me someone doesn’t want me in the club. It's not acceptable for me. I don’t know why that happened always to me, I don’t get it."

Expressing a sense of betrayal and a lack of protection, he continued: "I think if I was somewhere else the club would protect its player. I don’t know why I'm in that situation now, but again, it's how I see it, it's like you throw him under the bus because he’s a problem in the team now, but I don’t think I’m the problem."

Defending his legacy and right to a starting position, he concluded: "I have done so much for this club to get the respect I want, and I don’t have to go every day fighting for my position because I earned it. People will say, 'You are not bigger than the club,' and I'm not bigger than anyone. I'm just saying I earned my position. This is football. I don't believe it. I've been in this club scoring more than anyone in this generation."

"Since I arrived in the Premier League, I don't think anyone has scored or assisted more goals than me in the competition.

"If I were anywhere else, everyone would go to the media to defend the player. I am the only one not in that situation.

"I remember a while ago, Harry Kane went about 10 games without scoring, maybe scoring one or two goals. Everyone in the media was saying, 'Oh, Harry will score for sure.' But when it comes to me [Mo], they say I need to be on the bench.

"I had a meeting with the manager. He knows how I feel.

"I thought I would renew my contract here and end my career here, but things are not going according to that plan."

What next for Salah?
Salah committed his future to Liverpool last summer by signing a new two-year deal, ending lengthy speculation over an exit. He is one of the greatest players in the club's history, having won the Premier League and the Champions League. The 33-year-old is Liverpool's record Premier League scorer with 188 goals and has 250 goals across all competitions.

Based on his recent comments to the media at Leeds, it remains unclear how much longer Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool.

His future continues to be a topic of speculation, with FrizeMediaSPORT reporting he remains on the radar of Saudi Pro League clubs. Al Hilal are still considered a leading contender, while Al Qadsiah have also registered interest. Further afield, MLS side San Diego FC are also keen on the winger.

Salah's immediate focus, however, is on international duty. He will soon join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on December 21, and will likely represent his country at next year's World Cup, where Egypt face Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in Group G.