Mohamed Salah breaks silence after Inter Milan omission

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has broken his silence following his omission from the squad for the Champions League match against Inter Milan. After an explosive interview where Salah expressed feeling "thrown under the bus," criticized his relationship with Liverpool manager Arne Slot, and hinted that the upcoming match against Brighton could be his last at Anfield, the club decided to leave him out of the squad as a temporary measure. Despite this, he will not face disciplinary action.

The 33-year-old, who has been a key player for Liverpool since joining in 2017, has experienced a noticeable decline in form this season, with only five goals in 18 appearances. This situation has caused tension within the club as they currently sit 10th in the Premier League, a drop from previous campaigns where Salah was instrumental in their success, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League win.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that Salah was informed he would not travel to the game in Milan and acknowledged surprise at the player’s public comments. Slot emphasized that the club intends to reassess the situation following Salah’s departure for the Africa Cup of Nations, stating, "After tomorrow we'll look at the situation again." Liverpool’s hierarchy, in full consultation with Slot, took the decision with the player’s and the squad's best interests in mind.

Teammate Alisson Becker described Salah’s omission as a consequence of his actions but expressed hope for reconciliation, highlighting the friendship and bond within the squad. Becker noted that any conversation with Salah would be private and underlined the desire for a "win-win situation" for both the player and the club.

This period marks an uncertain chapter in Salah’s Liverpool career, with his future at the club unclear amid the ongoing struggles both on and off the pitch.