Liverpool manager Arne Slot has the full backing of the board over Mohamed Salah’s incredible outburst, talkSPORT understands.
There is a major doubt that Salah will travel with the rest of his teammates for Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Inter Milan or play in next weekend’s Premier League game at home to Brighton.
The Egyptian international is due to report for Africa Cup of Nations duty immediately after the Brighton game.
Salah’s claims he has been ‘thrown under the bus’ after being dropped by Slot for the past two games have left the Anfield hierarchy stunned.
The board believe Slot should be given the freedom when it comes to tactical decisions and that players should react to those decisions in a professional manner.
Salah’s explosive rant after Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, in which he also claimed his relationship with Slot had broken down, has also given Saudi Pro League bosses hope they can sign him in January.
It was the third Premier League match in a row in which Slot had left Salah out of the starting line-up.
Despite playing the second half off the bench against Sunderland in midweek, he was an unused substitute at Elland Road.
Last term’s Premier League’s player of the season has failed to find the same level of form so far during the current campaign.
The 33-year-old has scored just five goals and provided three assists in 19 appearances across all competitions
Meanwhile, he has not scored a league goal since finding the net against Aston Villa on November 1.
It comes after Salah penned a new two-year deal at Anfield through to the summer of 2027 back in April.
Salah’s bombshell interview
Speaking after the draw with Leeds, Salah explained: “I’m very disappointed, I’ve done so much for this club.
“Everyone has seen it in recent years, especially last season. I don’t know why I’m sitting on the bench.
“It feels like the club is throwing me under the bus, that’s how I feel. I think it’s very clear that someone will blame me.
“The club promised me a lot in the summer, but I’ve been on the bench for three games. I can’t say they’ve kept their promises.”
He also admitted he no longer has a relationship with Slot, adding: “I have said many times that I have a good relationship with the manager, but suddenly we don’t have a relationship anymore. I don’t know why.”
Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, Salah has won nine trophies with the club including two league titles.
The forward is also a four-time Premier League golden boot winner in his career.
In 301 league appearances for the Reds, Salah has scored 188 goals and provided 89 assists.
