Liverpool’s season has taken a turbulent turn both on and off the pitch, with tensions between Mohamed Salah and head coach Arne Slot escalating into a full-blown internal crisis.
Following a string of disappointing Premier League results, the relationship between the Egyptian superstar and the Dutch manager has deteriorated to the point of no return, casting major doubts over Slot’s future at Anfield, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
What began as tactical rotation has spiraled into a public feud. Salah, who has been benched in three of Liverpool’s last five games, has grown visibly frustrated with his reduced role under Slot.
The breaking point came after the club’s latest setback, when the 33-year-old star openly criticised the manager in post-match comments after the 3-3 draw against Leeds United, admitting their relationship had “completely broken down” and that “communication no longer exists.”
Liverpool are going through an internal crisis
Salah’s remarks have increased tensions in the dressing room and among supporters.
For a player who has defined Liverpool’s modern era being sidelined during a crucial phase of the season has raised eyebrows and unsettled the squad.
Sources close to the team revealed that some senior players are “concerned by the atmosphere” and feel “the team’s leadership is fractured.”
Internal tensions have made the manager’s position increasingly precarious, with senior club officials reviewing the situation after the upcoming fixtures.
Slot’s long term future at Anfield is not safe. The manager, after guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, has struggled this season
Despite being given an extensive transfer budget in the summer, the Dutch manager has failed to inspire the team and find tactical solutions to their problems.
If results fail to improve, and the Salah saga continues, Liverpool’s hierarchy may be forced into decisive action sooner rather than later.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Salah and Slot at the club. At the moment, the messed up situation at Anfield is only causing harm to the club and their ambitions this season.
The hierarchy would be hoping to find a solution soon but it remains a mystery how they come out of this mess without either Salah or Slot becoming a casualty of the situation.
