"Mohamed Salah's incendiary interview attacking Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and the club after he was left out of the draw at Leeds United contained one memorable soundbite that stuck out above many others. It was the 33-year-old's claim he had been "thrown under the bus" after a glittering Liverpool career encompassing all major prizes and 250 goals that put him third on their all-time list of scorers."
"Manchester United and Ronaldo agreed, within days, to cancel his contract. Salah's contract will not be cancelled. Liverpool would, if they sold, demand a sizeable fee for a global figure who signed a new two-year contract in May, but such is the Egyptian's strength of feeling, reconciliation looks difficult. It remains to be seen whether Salah will even get the farewell he hinted at when Liverpool play Brighton on Saturday before he heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations."
Mohamed Salah claimed he was 'thrown under the bus' after being left out of Liverpool's draw at Leeds and benched for a third successive Premier League game as Arne Slot sought to stop a run of nine defeats in 12. Salah expressed belief he was being made a scapegoat, provoking divisive debate while the club needed unity. Comparisons were drawn with Cristiano Ronaldo's public complaint when dropped by Erik ten Hag, which led to a contract termination. Salah's contract remains in place, Liverpool would demand a sizeable fee if they sold him, and reconciliation appears difficult ahead of a hinted farewell before the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah's form this season has been diminished.
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