The atmosphere at Anfield has shifted from tense to volcanic in the span of a single evening. What should have been a routine post-match period has instead erupted into one of the biggest internal crises Liverpool has faced since the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
According to multiple internal sources, Mohamed Salah is now seriously considering leaving Liverpool in January following a heated confrontation with manager Arne Slot — a confrontation described as “the breaking point” in a relationship already strained by tactical disagreements, team selection disputes, and the controversial signing of a player Salah reportedly “never believed in”.
What began as a disagreement behind closed doors has now exploded into the public, with Salah stating:
“No one deserves the level of disrespect he’s shown me — I’m tired of all this. I warned him that signing that player wouldn’t help the squad, and now look at where it has dragged us. Just because I’m not scoring, he talks to me like I’m a nobody in this club. I’m DONE. I’ve achieved more than enough here, and come January, I’ll be the first to leave. Get my replacement ready. Now I finally understand why Trent walked away.”
A Breakdown Months in the Making
Tension between Salah and Slot has been quietly brewing since preseason. While the manager considered it a “fresh tactical era”, Salah reportedly felt the team was losing its identity. The summer signing — whose name insiders prefer not to disclose yet — was the first red flag, as Salah privately believed the player “wouldn’t fit Liverpool’s style” and was a panic buy.
Slot, however, pushed forward, insisting the player would transform Liverpool’s attacking phases. Instead, performances dipped, chemistry collapsed, and results suffered.
The final straw came after the West Ham match. Sources claim Slot singled out Salah in front of the entire squad, criticizing his lack of impact and framing him as a core part of Liverpool’s recent struggles. The words were described as “cutting” and “unnecessary”.
Salah did not take it lightly.
Salah’s Side of the Story
The Egyptian superstar reportedly feels singled out, disrespected, and undervalued — especially considering everything he has delivered for the club:
Premier League title
Champions League trophy
Club World Cup
Golden Boots
More than 200 goals
To be spoken to “like a nobody”, as he described, crossed the line.
Salah believes Slot is punishing him for speaking his mind about the summer signing, as well as for demanding tactical clarity during team meetings.
A source close to Salah shared:
“He’s never been this angry. It’s not just football — it’s disrespect. Salah feels the new project is unstable, and he no longer recognizes the Liverpool he built his legacy on.”
Arne Slot’s Position
On Slot’s side, the frustration is also said to be growing. He reportedly feels Salah is “uncoachable” in the new system, believes he refuses to adapt, and sees his leadership influence as “too strong” within the dressing room.
Slot allegedly warned the board weeks ago that “big decisions” would be required to assert his authority.
Salah leaving may be one of those decisions.
The Trent Factor
Perhaps the most shocking part of Salah’s statement was his reference to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who recently walked away from Slot’s tactical system and is considering his future.
Insiders believe Salah and Trent have been aligned privately on their concerns about the direction of the club. Salah’s comment — “Now I finally understand why Trent walked away” — has only fanned the fire.
Liverpool Fans React Strongly
The Liverpool fanbase is furious. Many believe that Slot has crossed a line no manager should cross with a player of Salah’s status. Supporters have described the situation as:
“Disrespectful on every level”
“A disaster waiting to happen”
“The club is losing its soul under Slot”
“You do NOT drive out Mohamed Salah”
If Salah leaves in January, fans anticipate a massive deterioration in Liverpool’s season — and potentially, the end of Slot’s tenure.
What Happens Next?
Salah has reportedly told his agent and inner circle that he is “ready to leave immediately in January”.
Clubs from Saudi Arabia and two European giants are already monitoring the situation closely.
Liverpool’s board is expected to step into the conflict this week. The question is not only whether Salah will stay, but whether Slot himself can survive the fallout.
A senior club source stated:
“This is bigger than football. It’s now about power, respect, and leadership. Someone has to give way — and it won’t be Salah.”
Final Thoughts
What began as tactical disagreements has now escalated into a full-blown crisis that threatens to reshuffle Liverpool’s future entirely. Mohamed Salah leaving in January would mark the end of an era — and the beginning of one of the most unpredictable chapters in Liverpool’s modern history.
If Arne Slot wanted control, this may be the moment he realizes the cost.