Arne Slot reveals the real reason behind Mohamed Salah not traveling with the team to face Inter Milan! | OneFootball

The Egyptian Pharaoh's situation with Liverpool is deteriorating.

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In the buildup to the final Champions League group stage fixture between Inter Milan and Liverpool, Reds manager Arne Slot has once more publicly addressed the escalating situation surrounding veteran winger Mohamed Salah. The Dutch coach painted a stark picture of the dispute's impact during a live broadcast on Prime Video Sport.

"There can be no winners in this situation, as every dispute ultimately harms the entire team," Slot stated, framing the conflict as fundamentally detrimental. He elaborated specifically on Salah's circumstances, noting, "The situation with Salah is far from ideal. It’s not good for anyone. Neither for the club, nor for the team, nor for him personally. It’s far from ideal. We reacted the way we did and decided not to bring him here. That’s why we responded to his comments in this manner."

This commentary follows Slot's earlier, more cryptic remarks to reporters, where he declined to confirm if the 33-year-old Egyptian would ever play for Liverpool again. That uncertainty was solidified with the official team news, confirming Salah's omission from the squad entirely for the crucial match in Milan.

The public fallout marks a significant low in the relationship between the club and its star, who has contributed 5 goals and 3 assists in 19 appearances this season. Despite being under contract until the summer of 2027, Salah's immediate future at Anfield now appears deeply uncertain amid this very public rift.