Dominik Szoboszlai Shares Impact of Liverpool Fallout on Mohamed Salah Relationship

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has opened up about his close friendship with Mohamed Salah amid the Egyptian star's ongoing dispute with the club. Speaking after Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro, Szoboszlai emphasized that Salah's situation is a personal matter between the player and the club, not involving the rest of the squad[1][2][4].

Salah was controversially omitted from the squad for the Inter match following a fiery interview where he accused Liverpool of breaking promises, making him a scapegoat for the team's poor form from September to November, and criticized head coach Arne Slot. The 32-year-old, who has scored 250 goals in 421 appearances for the Reds, questioned his future beyond the upcoming Brighton game before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations. Reports suggest interest from Saudi Pro League clubs as his contract nears its end[1][2].

Szoboszlai, who scored the decisive 88th-minute penalty in the win—benefiting from Salah's absence—described himself as "very close" with the forward, calling him a friend and praising his immense contributions to Liverpool. "It’s him and his own choice with what he is doing with his own life and his own career. It’s nothing to do with the players," Szoboszlai stated firmly. When asked if he wants Salah to stay, he replied: "It’s not our decision, as players. I love him as a human being... As a player, he has done so much for this club. It’s going to be the club’s and his decision."[2][4]

Curtis Jones echoed this sentiment, indicating a unified squad stance to compartmentalize the saga and focus on performances, as evidenced by their resilient showing against an unbeaten Inter side. Despite mutual admiration—Salah has even expressed envy for Szoboszlai's mentality and outlook—the fallout has strained relations, with Salah's future uncertain post-AFCON[3]. Szoboszlai's measured words highlight unwavering personal bonds amid professional turmoil[1][2][4].

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