In Mohamed Salah’s interview outburst, the summary of his words are “I don’t deserve to be treated like this cos I’ve worked hard for the team and I’ve earned my place,” which in hindsight is actually true. But being a club legend doesn’t grant immunity from losing form or being benched; the priority is always for the team to regain form and return to winning ways.
Salah, on numerous occasions has been criticised for fading away in games where he’s tightly marked. Yet, when given even the slightest space, chance or opportunity, one moment of brilliance can see him turn a match on its head.
He isn’t the only player to have lost form this season – many of his teammates have seen their levels drop significantly – but he seems to be the one unfairly singled out.
Mo Salah’s Interview Outburst: Is He Being Treated Unfairly?
During Salah’s interview, the Egyptian made mention of Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane, in comparison to how the Englishman was treated when he went on a long goal-drought. He said:
“Can I give an example? It’s silly but I am sorry. I remember a while ago, Harry Kane was not scoring for ten games, [and] everyone in the media was like, ‘Oh, Harry will score for sure.’ When it comes to Mo, everyone is like, ‘He needs to be on the bench.’ I am sorry, Harry.”
What he implied in the statement was that other clubs protect their own players whenever they go through difficult spells, but in his cas,e he’s being thrown under the bus and made to suffer the consequences of his team’s failures.
Arne Slot’s team this campaign have looked nothing like the team that won the league by 10 points last season. In two of Liverpool’s last three games, Salah was an unused substitute, yet the team still struggled. Their most recent outing was particularly alarming, as they squandered a two-goal lead against Leeds United, letting the match slip to a 3-3 draw.
If he had started in any of these games, there’s every chance one moment of brilliance from Salah would have turned the game in the favour of the Reds, giving all three points or salvaging a draw for them.
Only One Winner Can Emerge From the Salah and Slot Rift
“No player is bigger than the club” – and rightly so. Despite all Salah has done for Liverpool, his recent interview reportedly ruffled feathers within the club hierarchy, undermining the backing Arne Slot has from the owners.
With club directors reportedly siding with Slot, it’s hard to see how Salah can fully reconcile with the team. As a result, reports of a potential move away from Liverpool as early as January are already gaining traction.
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Should Salah Have Left When the Applause was Loud?
On social media, fans are already taking sides, with some defending the head coach while others stand firmly behind Salah.
But it’s almost laughable to suggest that Liverpool’s problems this season come down to the very player who won the PFA Player of the Year award and finished fourth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings thanks to his remarkable contribution of 46 goals and assists in 38 Premier League games.
Salah, who could easily have walked away from Anfield after eight years at the club, instead chose loyalty – signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Liverpool until the end of the 2026/27 campaign. That decision alone shows his desire to continue fighting for the badge and pushing the team forward.
If there were already tensions at the club due to their poor results in recent games, Mo Salah’s interview outburst has only heightened things even further, raising the situation to an entirely new level.
The question now becomes whether Salah made a wrong choice staying at Anfield or if Liverpool can quickly resolve these internal disagreements before they begin to further aggravate results on the pitch.
One thing is clear: the relationship between Salah and the coaching staff will be crucial in determining how Liverpool finish the season and what direction the club takes in the years ahead.
Conclusion
Make no mistake: Mo Salah is a Liverpool Club legend and should be treated with more respect. The crisis at Liverpool between Salah and Slot is complex, with the Egyptian feeling unfairly targeted during a team slump despite his loyalty to the club.
And despite his poor form and him not starting Liverpool’s last three matches, he has still created the third-most chances in the Premier League this 2025/26 season.
Salah’s interview outburst has put his stay at the club in doubt, and links towards a move to the Middle East have been raised as a possible solution.
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Recording Date: 06.12.2025
