The pressure on Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has reached a critical level following a public outburst from star player Mohamed Salah and the team’s ongoing poor form in the Premier League. The crisis looms large just before their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday, December 9, at the San Siro.
Salah’s Explosive Mixed Zone Rant
Following Liverpool’s latest Premier League fixture—a disappointing 3-3 draw against Leeds United where the team surrendered a 2-0 lead—Mohamed Salah spoke openly in the mixed zone, expressing extreme dissatisfaction after spending the entire match on the bench.
His astonishing comments directly criticized the club and manager, hinting at a potential exit:
- Disappointment at Benchings: “I can’t believe… I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes. The third time on the bench, I think for the first time in my career. I’m very, very disappointed.”
- Feeling Betrayed: “It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame.”
- Relationship Breakdown: “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’m going to enjoy that game (Brighton) because I don’t know what is going to happen now. I will be in Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go the Africa Cup. I don’t know what is going to happen when I am there.”
Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot
The public rift with the club’s most prolific modern player adds significant stress to Slot’s tenure. Liverpool’s disappointing form sees them sitting ninth in the Premier League standings with six defeats from 15 fixtures.
- Board Backing (Short-Term): According to a GIVEMESPORT report, the Liverpool hierarchy has not yet decided to replace Slot, and he is confirmed to be the manager for the upcoming match against Inter Milan.
- Demand for Results: Despite the temporary backing, the report indicates that the Liverpool board urgently expects results to change immediately.
- Potential Replacement: Other reports suggest that Liverpool is already looking at alternatives, with Crystal Palace’s highly-regarded manager, Oliver Glasner, being linked as the potential successor should the club decide to sack Slot.
The outcome of the Champions League match and the subsequent game against Brighton will likely be crucial in determining the immediate future of Arne Slot and, potentially, Mohamed Salah at Anfield.