Arne Slot responds to Mohamed Salah outburst, leaves his future at Liverpool FC uncertain

Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot has broken his silence following a public outburst by forward Mohamed Salah — and the repercussions are already visible as Salah was omitted from the squad traveling for a major European fixture. Slot confirmed that the only communication with the player since his remarks was a brief message informing him he would not travel with the team.

Slot said he was taken aback by the comments in which Salah described their relationship as broken and accused the club of betraying him. The manager insisted there had been no indication of a personal rift before the public statements — underlining that the decision to drop him was a club reaction to what he called a breach of internal protocol. “Usually I am calm and polite — but that does not mean I’m weak,” he said, emphasising that while feelings are valid, airing them publicly crosses a line for a professional club.

Despite the tense moment, Slot left a small door open. He refused to confirm whether Salah had played his last game for Liverpool, saying he simply did not know. He stressed that club discipline and collective responsibility must take precedence over individual drama and hinted that a return is possible if mutual respect and standards are honoured.

The decision has triggered questions about the club’s standing and locker‑room morale, especially as Liverpool head into a crucial Champions League tie without their star forward. With tensions simmering and key matches ahead, the atmosphere is fraught with uncertainty. Whether the split is temporary or signals a deeper fissure remains to be seen; for now, Slot’s firm reaction sends a clear message about what the club expects — and what it’s willing to tolerate.