Mohamed Salah Claims Liverpool “Threw Him Under the Bus” in Explosive Interview After Leeds United Draw

Last Updated on 7 December 2025

Liverpool have been plunged into fresh turmoil following a chaotic 3-3 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road, but it wasn’t the dropped points that dominated the headlines, it was Mohamed Salah’s explosive post-match interview.

Benched for the third consecutive match by newly appointed manager Arne Slot, Salah watched from the sidelines as Liverpool blew a 2-0 lead, sparking outrage among fans.

But the real shock came afterwards, when the Egyptian superstar suggested that he was being scapegoated, revealing a complete breakdown in his relationship with the manager.

The interview has now sent shockwaves through Merseyside and sparked serious questions about whether Salah’s legendary Liverpool career is coming to an end.

Salah Accuses Liverpool of “Throwing Him Under the Bus”

Speaking in the mixed zone after the match, Mohamed Salah finally broke his silence and he did not hold back.

The 33-year-old said he felt disrespected, betrayed, and unfairly blamed for Liverpool’s recent struggles:

“I have done so much for this club down the years and especially last season. Now I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why. It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling.”

Salah went even further, revealing that his previously strong relationship with Arne Slot has completely deteriorated:

“I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don’t have any relationship. I don’t know why.”

He also suggested that promises made to him during the summer were not kept:

“I got a lot of promises in the summer and so far I am on the bench for three games… It’s like you throw Mo under the bus because he is the problem in the team now — but I don’t think I am the problem.”

These comments have triggered immediate and intense speculation surrounding Salah’s future.

Are Liverpool Forcing Salah Out?

Salah’s exclusion from the starting XI, despite his world-class record, has baffled supporters.

Salah being benched is not because of his form

The idea that Salah is being benched because of his poor form is not being bought. His exclusion would have made sense had he been the only player not performing. But this is not the case.

Cody Gakpo continues to be one of the first names in Arne Slot’s starting XI every game and he has been absolutely woeful, even worse than Salah.

Yet Slot continues to start him, which has sparked conspiracy theories among Liverpool fans.

Financial motives? Contract pressure? Internal politics?

Salah is:

• one of Liverpool’s highest earners,
• will be out of contract in 18 months,
• and attracting interest from Saudi Pro League giants.

This has led some fans to believe the club might be:

• freezing him out to push him toward a January exit,
• protecting his transfer value,
• or trying to transition the squad without him.

Regardless of the motive, benching a club icon while his replacement underperforms has created a public relations nightmare for Liverpool.

Salah Hints Next Week Could Be His Final Anfield Appearance

The most emotional moment of Salah’s interview came when he hinted at a possible farewell.

With the Africa Cup of Nations set for January, he revealed:

“I called my mum yesterday… I told her: ‘Come to the Brighton match, it doesn’t matter if I play or not.’ The match will be at Anfield, so it’ll be my farewell before I go to the Africa Cup of Nations. We’ll see what happens.”

These words have set alarm bells ringing across Europe.

Saudi Pro League ready to pounce

Clubs like:

• Al-Hilal,
• Al-Ittihad,
• Al-Ahli,

have been monitoring Salah for over a year. His interview has dramatically accelerated the situation, with sources already indicating renewed interest for January 2026.

If Salah leaves for AFCON and Liverpool receive an offer while he is away, he may have already played his final minutes for the club.

What Happens Next for Salah and Liverpool?

Salah’s remarks have intensified pressure on:

• Arne Slot, whose man-management is now under scrutiny.
• Liverpool’s ownership, accused of disrespecting a club legend.
• The squad, who now face avoidable dressing-room tension.

Liverpool fans are bracing for an emotional week — and possibly one of the most shocking departures in Premier League history.