Mohamed Salah is a major doubt for Liverpool’s next two matches after his explosive post-match comments, with club bosses reportedly backing Arne Slot’s handling of the situation.
According to reports, the Egyptian forward could miss the Reds’ final fixtures before the Africa Cup of Nations.
TalkSPORT claims the Anfield board has thrown its support behind the Premier League manager, and the 33-year-old may have already played his last game before departing for international duty.
It is suggested that Salah, who is due to join Egypt ahead of the tournament, could be omitted from the squad for the upcoming clashes with Inter Milan and Brighton & Hove Albion.
The development follows a turbulent period in which Salah has been left out of the starting XI for three consecutive matches.
Slot has come under increasing scrutiny as Liverpool’s title defence continues to wobble.
Salah’s remarks have further inflamed the situation, deepening divisions among supporters at a time when Liverpool’s season hangs in the balance.
However, reports indicate the club’s leadership believes Slot must retain full authority over tactical decisions and that players are expected to respond professionally.
Liverpool face Brighton on Saturday, just days after their crucial Champions League trip to Milan.
The match was initially expected to be Salah’s final appearance before flying to Morocco to link up with his national team.
But serious doubts have now emerged over his involvement in either of the two fixtures.
The forward was spotted leaving the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby on Sunday, only hours after making his explosive comments.
Salah did take part in a recovery session with the rest of the squad, though uncertainty remains over whether his brief appearance in last week’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland, when he came on for Cody Gakpo, may prove to be his final outing in a Liverpool shirt.
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