The future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool is shrouded in uncertainty after recent events, fueling speculation that his time at Anfield may be coming to an end. The Egyptian forward was notably absent from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League match against Inter Milan on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

This exclusion follows public criticism from Salah regarding his diminished role in the team and his relationship with manager Arne Slot. After being benched for the third consecutive match, culminating in a 3-3 draw against Leeds United, Salah voiced his frustration. He stated that he felt "thrown under the bus" by the club and claimed to have "no relationship" with Slot. He also expressed his disappointment with constantly being on the substitute list and alluded to broken promises made to him.

Slot confirmed that Salah's comments were the reason for his exclusion from the Inter Milan match. Slot stated that it was important for the club to react to Salah's words. While Slot acknowledged Salah's right to express his feelings, he maintained that such comments require a response from the club.

The Liverpool dressing room is reportedly conflicted following Salah's outburst. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticized Salah's timing, suggesting that he waited for a bad result to voice his concerns. Carragher also noted the rarity of Salah speaking in the mixed zone, implying a planned agenda behind the interview. Chris Sutton described Liverpool as being in "chaos because of Salah," labeling his behavior as "extremely selfish".

Despite the apparent rift, Slot has not definitively closed the door on Salah's future at Liverpool. "I'm a firm believer that there's always a possibility to return for a player," he stated, suggesting a potential path back for the Egyptian forward.

Salah has been a key player for Liverpool since his arrival in 2017, contributing significantly to their Premier League and Champions League triumphs. He recently signed a two-year contract extension in April. However, his recent benching and subsequent criticism have cast doubt on his long-term future with the club.

Salah is still expected to join the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month. Some reports suggest that Salah hinted that Liverpool's upcoming league match against Brighton could be his final appearance at Anfield.