Every morning in Liverpool now feels heavier than the one before. The air around Anfield carries a strange kind of silence, the type that comes when something big is happening behind the scenes, when rumours start growing wings and flying everywhere, when every whisper suddenly becomes a headline, and when every small detail becomes a sign of something deeper.
Mohamed Salah, once the untouchable king of Liverpool, now finds himself standing in the middle of football’s strongest spotlight again. But this time, it is not because of goals, celebrations or trophies. It is because of uncertainty.
It is because of whispers from Saudi Arabia. It is because he has been left out of Arne Slot’s starting lineup once again. And now the world is asking the same question: what is really happening?
The Saudi Pro League, a league that has already shocked Europe so many times, is watching Salah closely. They have the money, they have the power, they have the ambition, and according to reports, they are ready to make another move for him.
The Telegraph says the league is “in a position” to fund a massive transfer if Salah decides it is time to walk away from Anfield. And the worry for Liverpool fans is that this time, it might not be just another rumour. This time, the situation feels different. This time, it feels like something serious is bubbling under the surface.
Salah losing his starting spot under Arne Slot has created a kind of confusion that Liverpool fans have not felt in many years. Salah is not just a player. He is an icon. He is a symbol. For almost a decade, he has been Liverpool’s heartbeat.
Even when the team struggled, Salah remained consistent. Even when critics doubted him, he responded. Even when other stars faded away, Salah stayed shining.
And now? Now he is sitting on the bench, watching games start without him, listening to conversations questioning his future, hearing whispers about being replaced. It is the type of moment that can change everything.
Inside the Liverpool dressing room, players are pretending nothing is wrong. Coaches are repeating that everything is normal. But the truth is that nothing about this situation is normal. Not for Salah. Not for the fans. Not for the club. Something has shifted. Something is changing. Whether that change is small or massive, nobody knows yet. But one thing is clear: the situation cannot continue like this forever. Something has to give.
Some fans blame Arne Slot. Some say he is trying to build his own style, his own philosophy, and Salah does not fit into the shape anymore. Others say Salah is simply not performing at the level he used to. Others insist it is tactical, not personal. And then you have those who believe this is all preparation for a summer exit that everyone already sees coming but nobody wants to admit out loud.
Saudi Arabia is waiting patiently. They are watching Liverpool. They are watching Salah. They know the timing. They know when to strike. They know when a player begins to feel undervalued, underused, or misunderstood. And when a player like Salah reaches that point, the door becomes easier to open.
