Salah future down to manager and club - Szoboszlai
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Salah's Future Hinges on Manager and Club - Szoboszlai's Take
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has stated that Mohamed Salah's future at the club ultimately depends on the manager and the club's decision. In a candid interview, Szoboszlai emphasized the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Egyptian star amid contract tensions and performance dips.
Salah, who signed a two-year extension in April 2025, has faced a turbulent season. Following an exceptional previous campaign, his form dipped early on, leading to him being dropped by manager Arne Slot. Salah publicly lashed out, claiming he was "thrown under the bus" by the club and asserting his relationship with Slot was non-existent. This outburst, coupled with his reluctance to fight for his place, ignited speculation about a potential exit.[1][2]
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has provided a timely pause, allowing both parties to regroup as Salah represents Egypt. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher predicts the club won't sell in January 2026 due to injury woes, including Alexander Isak's broken leg, but sees the final 2025-26 match as a "perfect, choreographed send-off" for the Anfield icon. Carragher noted in The Daily Telegraph and Stick to Football podcast that Liverpool might accept a suitable offer in summer to avoid ongoing drama, despite Salah's enduring quality and influence.[1][2]
Contrasting views emerge: Liverpool reportedly expects Salah to stay until season's end, per The Athletic.[3] Saudi Pro League clubs remain interested with lucrative bids, but retaining him risks further tension. Szoboszlai, a teammate, deferred to higher powers, underscoring Salah's legacy—two Premier League titles and status as one of Liverpool's all-time greats—while the January window looms with speculation intensifying.[4]
This saga blends Salah's brilliance, club loyalty, and managerial dynamics, with AFCON outcomes potentially pivotal. Fans await clarity as Liverpool balances stability and sentiment.
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