Real Madrid make Xabi Alonso decision as Liverpool faces pressure over Arne Slot

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Slot reportedly has the backing of the Liverpool board despite the rough patch, but Salah claimed he has no relationship with the Dutch coach. Salah, who delighted fans when agreeing to a two-year contract extension last season, has been benched by Slot in three straight games.

Although Slot has full backing, an unsettled Salah has put a serious strain on the club, as it's unlikely that both can continue without change. Mohamed Salah trained with Liverpool after his damning interview on Saturday night (Image: 2025 Getty Images) It remains to be seen how Salah's role will be impacted after his devastating interview, in which he claimed that he has been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool.

The Egyptian alleged that he's been used as a scapegoat for the club's poor form, despite playing just 45 minutes across Liverpool's last three Premier League games. Although Salah's form has dipped this season, he was given assurances about his role when he agreed to an extension last season.