Slot handles Salah fallout as Saudi transfer talk resurfaces

Last Updated : 17-Dec-2025 by Gary Purvis

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is continuing to navigate the fallout from Mohamed Salah's public criticism of the club’s recent rotation policy.

After Salah claimed he felt "thrown under the bus" following a string of appearances on the bench, the Egyptian star was notably left out of the trip to Italy before returning for the victory over Brighton.

With Salah set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations soon, transfer rumors linking him with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League have intensified.

Pundits are split on whether this represents a temporary rift or the beginning of the end for Salah's legendary Anfield career.