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Ally McCoist rips into Mohamed Salah live on air after Liverpool bombshell

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Credit: Imago Mon 8 December 2025 9:33, UK Ally McCoist has weighed in on the ongoing feud between Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah, following the Egyptian’s comments on Saturday.Football Insider revealed on Sunday that Saudi Pro League clubs have begun to move for Salah, with the Egyptian’s future at Anfield in serious doubt.Liverpool drew 3-3 with Leeds United on Saturday, but it was the winger’s bombshell interview after the game that attracted much of the attention. Salah admitted that he no longer has a relationship with Slot, after the Dutchman decided to leave him on the bench for the third consecutive game.Slot is under massive pressure at Liverpool, with decision-makers at Anfield considering dismissing the former Feyenoord boss just months after he lifted the Premier League title.Ally McCoist backs Arne Slot decisionSalah‘s comments have caused a split in the Liverpool fanbase.



And Cody Gakpo, who, despite performing well against West Ham, has done little to justify his inclusion over Federico Chiesa.McCoist was keen to understand Slot’s thinking when he spoke about the situation to talkSPORT on Monday. In my opinion, Mo Salah, on current form, probably doesn’t deserve to play in the Liverpool side.”“I think it’s easier to drop Mo Salah, he deserves to be dropped, because you’ve got other players in those areas,” McCoist added.

“I’m not saying Van Dijk and Konate’s form has been good, because it’s not. According to talkSPORT, Salah is unlikely to travel with the rest of the team for either game, with the Liverpool board keen to back Slot.But it is becoming clear that the winger’s comments have left a rift in the Dutchman’s squad.Whether it be Slot or Salah, an exit from Liverpool currently feels inevitable in the coming months.