Liverpool dressing room's reaction to explosive Mo Salah outburst emerges
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Mohamed Salah's Liverpool team-mates noticed a change in the forward on the day he was told he would be dropped for the third consecutive Premier League matchMohamed Salah's future at Liverpool appears to be hanging in the balance after a shocking interview where he admitted feeling scapegoated for the team's recent poor form. Despite Arne Slot insisting that Salah reacted professionally in training prior to his public outburst, which followed Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United, it seems a turning point had been reached.The Athletic reports that this pivotal moment occurred on the Friday before the Leeds game, with the report suggesting that team-mates were 'braced for it', having noticed a shift in Salah's demeanour.
It seems that this was the day when Salah was informed he would once again be omitted from the starting line-up.READ MORE: Liverpool 'decide Mohamed Salah's punishment' as Anfield chiefs make Arne Slot callREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk has already responded to Mo Salah's bombshell with Liverpool messageIt has been claimed that it was a decision that frustrated him greatly. He has since arrived to Liverpool's AXA Training Centre with an open session due to get underway at 11:45pm.Additional pressure now falls on Slot's shoulders, with just one victory from their last six outings across all competitions leaving the manager desperately seeking answers.Certain supporters are questioning the 47-year-old's future, despite his Premier League triumph last term, and Salah's remarks will hardly help restore confidence amongst the fanbase."There's no relationship between us," the Egyptian star revealed regarding his current standing with Slot.
"It was very good relationship and now all of a sudden there is no relationship."Under the head coach's guidance, Salah has featured 71 times, netting 39 goals and providing 26 assists across all competitions, with his performances particularly outstanding during last season's title-winning campaign.The challenge now facing Slot is clear - to reverse Liverpool's fortunes after failing to establish any momentum or consistency in their performances"Really hard but it's not about me," he admitted when questioned about the atmosphere in the changing room following the stalemate with Leeds. We hardly conceded a chance and concede three goals."Inter Milan present another stern examination for the Reds, having reached the Champions League final recently and consistently challenging for the Scudetto in Serie A.Attention will focus on whether Salah makes the trip with the squad and earns a starting berth, whilst any decision either way will inevitably spark further speculation about what lies ahead for the winger and the club moving forward.Liverpool subsequently host Brighton at Anfield in what Salah has suggested could be his farewell appearance for the club, before linking up with the Egypt squad for AFCON.