Liverpool latest: Real reasons Arne Slot dropped Mo Salah as dressing room reaction emerges

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Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future has been cast into doubt after the forward gave an explosive post-match interview criticising the club and manager Arne SlotIt's been an incredibly turbulent few days for Liverpool. He spoke of unfulfilled promises, a damaged relationship with the manager and being "thrown under the bus" by the club.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah told Liverpool behaviour 'worse than Trent's' after 'checking out'READ MORE: Mohamed Salah could cause even more disruption after eldest daughter's Liverpool pleaThe 33-year-old feels he's been turned into the scapegoat for his team's disappointing form and even hinted there were figures at the club attempting to push him towards the exit.

He also insisted he shouldn't need to battle for his position in the team, describing his exclusion from the starting XI as "unacceptable."Later this month, Salah will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning he could very well have featured in his final match for the Reds after being left out of the travelling squad to face Inter Milan in the Champions League. The move to position Dominik Szoboszlai on the right wing was designed to bolster the team's defensive solidity.This was the main reason behind the alteration, although experimenting with different formations in anticipation of Salah's AFCON departure also factored in.Dressing room responseA number of Liverpool players noticed a shift in Salah's mood on Friday when he was told he would be benched for the Leeds match.

While Salah's comments on Saturday weren't entirely unexpected, most were taken aback by the extent of his remarks.It's believed that Salah was caught off guard when he was initially left out against West Ham - and his mood soured further when he wasn't restored to the starting line-up against Sunderland last week. However, it's uncertain whether he would consider a return to management, having previously stated that his coaching career was over after leaving Anfield last year.Alonso's potential departure could also create an opportunity for Liverpool, especially given the uncertainty surrounding Slot's future.