Salah Voices Discontent After liverpool Bench Role
LIVERPOOL, Norway – December 6, 2025 – Mohamed Salah publicly expressed his frustration following a recent benching by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, signaling potential unrest within the club. The Egyptian starS comments, made after Liverpool secured only five points from a possible nine in recent matches against West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds, raise questions about his future role and the team’s overall trajectory.
The situation arrives amid scrutiny of Slot’s performance, with former player jamie Carragher stating the manager needed to secure at least seven points from the three games. While Liverpool began positively with a 2-0 victory over West Ham, draws against Sunderland and Leeds ultimately fell short of expectations. This outcome has intensified pressure on Slot, particularly given Salah’s outspokenness, and fuels speculation about the manager’s long-term position at the club.
According to reporting by NRK Sport, Salah’s dissatisfaction stems from being removed from the starting lineup. the timing of his comments is particularly noteworthy, as Liverpool boasts a historical reluctance to dismiss managers, a point emphasized by commentator Helland, who stated, “Liverpool does not have a history of firing coaches, but if Liverpool had not won the Premier League under Arne Slot last year, he would have finished as a coach in liverpool by now.”
Slot acknowledged the team’s underperformance, stating to Viaplay, “The margins are so small. 3-2 would have been a good week, not a fantastic one.But five points in three games is not what we were hoping for before this week started.”
The development adds another layer of complexity to Liverpool’s season, as the club navigates a challenging period both on and off the pitch. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Slot can address the concerns raised by Salah and regain control of the situation, or if the club will face further internal disruption.
The article was published on December 6, 2025, at 20:57 and last updated at 23:18.
