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Mo Salah accuses Liverpool of 'throwing him under bus' and claims 'someone doesn't want me'
Liverpool star Mo Salah has accused the club of 'throwing him under the bus' in an explosive new interview, in which he also claims 'someone doesn't want' him
Liverpool star Mo Salah has accused the club of 'throwing him under the bus' and taken aim at under-fire manager Arne Slot in an explosive new interview.
The club legend even hinted that next week's clash with Brighton could be his last appearance for the Reds. Salah will be going to the African Cup of Nations with Egpy and has long been linked with clubs in the Saudi Pro League ahead of the January transfer window.
Speaking with media outlets in the aftermath of the Reds' dramatic 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds, Salah claimed he has no relationship with Slot and said “it's very clear that someone wants me to get all the blame".
Salah was an unused substitute in the topsy-turvy clash at Elland Road, but didn't hold back when speaking after the game.
He said: "It’s kind of funny, I couldn’t believe it. It’s a disappointing result for us as a team. We conceded silly goals. I could not help my team-mates because I am on the bench.
"I could not believe I was sitting on the bench for 90 minutes. That’s the third time. It’s the first time in my career I think. I am very disappointed, I have done so much for this club over years, especially last season, It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus.
"That’s how I feel it. Someone wants me to get all the blame. The club promised me a lot in summer. Now I’m on bench, so I can say they haven’t kept those promises.
"I used to have a good relationship (with Slot). Now we don’t have any relationship and I don't know why. (It) seems like someone does not want me in the club. I called my mum and dad and told them to come to the Brighton game.
"It doesn't matter if I play or not. I'm going to enjoy it. I am just going to be at Anfield and say goodbye to the fans before the African Cup of Nations, because I don’t know what is going to happen when I am there.
"It’s not acceptable to me to be fair. If I was somewhere else,every club would protect its players. Now it’s: ‘Throw Mo under the bus because he is a problem in a team'.
"I don’t think I am a problem. I am not fighting for my position every day because I have earned it. I am not bigger than the club. I am not bigger than anything. But I have earned it."
The Egyptian added: "It is what it is. In football you never know but I don’t accept this situation. I have done so much for this club.
"I am sorry, I love Erling Haaland, I love him but I am the current top scorer in the Premier League (most recent Golden Boot winner). I won the league in style.
"Absolutely, it hurts me. What I have done, it hurts., I know the club well, I have been here for many years. Tomorrow, Jamie Carragher is going to criticise me but that’s fine.
"Is there interest from Saudi Arabia? I don’t want to answer that question because the club will take me in a different direction. I have done so much for this club. I love the fans so much and love the club, I don't know what is next.
"I am scoring more than anyone in this generation since I came to the Premier League. I don’t think anyone else scored more. Can I give an example? It’s silly., Harry Kane was not scoring for 10 games [at Tottenham], maybe got one or two. Everyone in the media was: ‘Harry will score for sure.’ Now it is: ‘Mo needs to be on the bench.’
"I don’t know if someone wants me out. Don’t put words in my mouth, please. it’s just how it feels. I asked but I didn't see an explanation. I knew I wasn't going to play. It’s just take it and swallow it.
"Arne told me [I wasn't playing] yesterday. I had a meeting yesterday. He knows my feelings. How bad is it [that] I have to answer that?
"Even the question (does he regret signing the contract in April) hurts, I will never regret signing for this club. I thought I was signing and ending my career here. Now this is not according to the plan."In my head, why should it end this way? Five months ago I was winning awards, now why go in this direction? Everyone in the team is not in this form but I am the one who has to defend himself.
"There is no relationship [with Slot]. It was a very good relationship. Now there is no relationship. No, no, I don't feel let down by my team-mates, these guys, they know how much I love them. They know how much I support them, even inside before the game, after the game.
"I'm an experienced player, I've been in their position. I always support them, I always give them experience. But no, no, the players they're not connected to the situation at. Even they support me so much so there's just much love between us as players and respect."
Daily Star Sunday
Liverpool star Mo Salah has accused the club of 'throwing him under the bus' in an explosive new interview, in which he also claims 'someone doesn't want' him
Liverpool star Mo Salah has accused the club of 'throwing him under the bus' and taken aim at under-fire manager Arne Slot in an explosive new interview.
The club legend even hinted that next week's clash with Brighton could be his last appearance for the Reds. Salah will be going to the African Cup of Nations with Egpy and has long been linked with clubs in the Saudi Pro League ahead of the January transfer window.
Speaking with media outlets in the aftermath of the Reds' dramatic 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds, Salah claimed he has no relationship with Slot and said “it's very clear that someone wants me to get all the blame".
Salah was an unused substitute in the topsy-turvy clash at Elland Road, but didn't hold back when speaking after the game.
He said: "It’s kind of funny, I couldn’t believe it. It’s a disappointing result for us as a team. We conceded silly goals. I could not help my team-mates because I am on the bench.
"I could not believe I was sitting on the bench for 90 minutes. That’s the third time. It’s the first time in my career I think. I am very disappointed, I have done so much for this club over years, especially last season, It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus.
"That’s how I feel it. Someone wants me to get all the blame. The club promised me a lot in summer. Now I’m on bench, so I can say they haven’t kept those promises.
"I used to have a good relationship (with Slot). Now we don’t have any relationship and I don't know why. (It) seems like someone does not want me in the club. I called my mum and dad and told them to come to the Brighton game.
"It doesn't matter if I play or not. I'm going to enjoy it. I am just going to be at Anfield and say goodbye to the fans before the African Cup of Nations, because I don’t know what is going to happen when I am there.
"It’s not acceptable to me to be fair. If I was somewhere else,every club would protect its players. Now it’s: ‘Throw Mo under the bus because he is a problem in a team'.
"I don’t think I am a problem. I am not fighting for my position every day because I have earned it. I am not bigger than the club. I am not bigger than anything. But I have earned it."
The Egyptian added: "It is what it is. In football you never know but I don’t accept this situation. I have done so much for this club.
"I am sorry, I love Erling Haaland, I love him but I am the current top scorer in the Premier League (most recent Golden Boot winner). I won the league in style.
"Absolutely, it hurts me. What I have done, it hurts., I know the club well, I have been here for many years. Tomorrow, Jamie Carragher is going to criticise me but that’s fine.
"Is there interest from Saudi Arabia? I don’t want to answer that question because the club will take me in a different direction. I have done so much for this club. I love the fans so much and love the club, I don't know what is next.
"I am scoring more than anyone in this generation since I came to the Premier League. I don’t think anyone else scored more. Can I give an example? It’s silly., Harry Kane was not scoring for 10 games [at Tottenham], maybe got one or two. Everyone in the media was: ‘Harry will score for sure.’ Now it is: ‘Mo needs to be on the bench.’
"I don’t know if someone wants me out. Don’t put words in my mouth, please. it’s just how it feels. I asked but I didn't see an explanation. I knew I wasn't going to play. It’s just take it and swallow it.
"Arne told me [I wasn't playing] yesterday. I had a meeting yesterday. He knows my feelings. How bad is it [that] I have to answer that?
"Even the question (does he regret signing the contract in April) hurts, I will never regret signing for this club. I thought I was signing and ending my career here. Now this is not according to the plan."In my head, why should it end this way? Five months ago I was winning awards, now why go in this direction? Everyone in the team is not in this form but I am the one who has to defend himself.
"There is no relationship [with Slot]. It was a very good relationship. Now there is no relationship. No, no, I don't feel let down by my team-mates, these guys, they know how much I love them. They know how much I support them, even inside before the game, after the game.
"I'm an experienced player, I've been in their position. I always support them, I always give them experience. But no, no, the players they're not connected to the situation at. Even they support me so much so there's just much love between us as players and respect."
Daily Star Sunday