The extraordinary interview that significantly damaged Mohamed Salah’s relationship with Liverpool occurred following the team’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United on Saturday, December 6, 2025, where the star forward was an unused substitute.
Having been left on the bench for a third consecutive match—a situation he called an unprecedented first in his career—Salah broke his usual silence to deliver a sensational tirade in the mixed zone, publicly accusing the club of “throwing him under the bus” and claiming his relationship with manager Arne Slot had completely broken down.
Salah stated he was “very, very disappointed” after achieving so much for the club, arguing that his benching was an attempt to make him a “scapegoat” for the team’s disastrous run of form, and hinting that someone within the club did not want him there.
He sensationally revealed that promises made to him during his last contract extension negotiations had been broken, which, combined with his demotion, led him to question his future, going as far as to suggest the upcoming match against Brighton could be his last at Anfield before the Africa Cup of Nations.
The outburst was widely seen as self-indulgent and calculated to force a reaction, dividing opinion among fans and pundits, with some viewing it as a betrayal of his teammates by bringing internal frustrations to the media, while others sympathized with his bruised pride. The club’s response was swift and emphatic:
Salah was subsequently left out of the squad for the next Champions League match against Inter Milan, signalling that the comments were considered a severe breach of internal discipline and that the club was preparing for a potentially messy and early end to his legendary tenure.
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