Mohamed Salah, one of the most famous soccer players in the world, surprised almost everyone when he said that he feels like Liverpool “threw him under the bus.” That phrase basically means he feels like people at the club blamed him unfairly or treated him badly, even though he believes he has done great things for them for many years.
Mohamed Salah is a superstar forward from Egypt who joined Liverpool in 2017. Since then, he has scored 250 goals for the club, helped them win two Premier League titles, and has been one of the best players not only in England but in the entire world. Many fans consider him a legend, and a lot of kids around the world wear his jersey.
But even legends can feel confused or hurt, and that seems to be happening now.
Why Mohamed Salah Is Upset
In the last few Premier League games, something unusual happened. Mohamed Salah did not start the match. In fact, he was an unused substitute — meaning he sat on the bench the whole game — in two of Liverpool’s last three matches.
For most players, this might not be a huge shock. Coaches sometimes rest players or rotate positions. But for Mohamed Mohamed Salah, this is extremely rare. He almost always starts. He has been one of Liverpool’s most important players for eight straight seasons. So sitting out an entire match without playing even one minute felt confusing and upsetting to him.
Mohamed Salah said,
“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.”
This kind of statement shows how serious he feels the situation is. It’s like if your basketball coach suddenly stops putting you in the game even though you’re the team’s top scorer and leader. You would probably wonder what happened too.
His Relationship With the New Manager
Liverpool has a new manager this season, Arne Slot, a Dutch coach who joined the team in the summer after Jürgen Klopp left. Klopp and Salah had a great relationship and won many trophies together. But things with Slot do not seem the same.
Salah said:
“I used to have a good relationship with manager Slot. Now we don’t have any relationship, and I don’t know why.”
That sounds like a very big problem, especially for a top player. In soccer, communication between the coach and the star players is super important. A coach needs to trust the player, and the player needs to feel respected.
For example, in soccer history:
Cristiano Ronaldo had problems with his manager at Manchester United in 2022, and the relationship broke down before he left the club.
Lionel Messi had conflicts with Barcelona’s board in his final seasons, and that affected the whole club drama.
So when a major star like Mohamed Salah says publicly that he has “no relationship” with the manager, fans worry that something big and serious is going on behind the scenes.
Mohamed Salah Says the Club Broke Promises
Another major reason Mohamed Salah is upset is because he said Liverpool promised him things in the summer but didn’t keep those promises. He didn’t say exactly what the promises were, but he said:
“The club promised me a lot in summer. Now I’m on the bench, so I can say they haven’t kept those promises.”
This kind of comment usually hints at things like:
being guaranteed a key role
being supported in certain tactical decisions
receiving leadership responsibilities
or being treated with more respect as the club’s superstar
If those expectations weren’t met, it would feel disappointing.
Imagine studying super hard, scoring the most goals on your team, helping everyone win, and then suddenly being benched without explanation. Anyone would be frustrated.
Why This Matters for Liverpool
Liverpool is one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world. Every decision they make is watched by millions of fans. And Mohamed Salah is the face of the club for many people, especially fans in Africa and the Middle East.
So when he says things like:
“It seems like someone does not want me in the club.”
Fans start wondering:
Is he going to leave Liverpool soon?
Has he had a falling-out with the new manager?
Will the team struggle without him?
Will another big club try to buy him?
These questions become headlines in sports news quickly because Mohamed Salah is not just any player — he is a global superstar.
A Legendary Career That Matters
To understand why this situation is such a big deal, it helps to look at what Mohamed Salah has already achieved at Liverpool:
✔ Premier League Golden Boot winner
He has won the award for scoring the most goals in the league more than once.
Champions League trophy
He helped Liverpool win the Champions League in 2019.
Two Premier League titles
Something Liverpool waited decades to achieve.
Famous records
He broke the record for most goals scored in a 38-game Premier League season.
Worldwide influence
Kids across the world look up to him as a role model.
Because of all this, seeing him benched is shocking for both fans and soccer analysts.
The Timing Makes It More Dramatic
What makes the situation even more surprising is that Salah has been playing very well this season. Even at age 33, he is still scoring, assisting, and creating danger every time he plays.
Reports in soccer news say that Salah had a “superb 2024/25 campaign” under Slot, so the sudden benching seems strange. Usually, players get benched when they are performing badly or recovering from injury, but none of that seems to be the case here.
Because of this, many soccer news outlets are calling this situation one of the biggest Premier League stories of the week.
Could Mohamed Salah Leave Liverpool?
A lot of soccer experts are already talking about the possibility that Salah might leave the club.
Some potential destinations mentioned in soccer news:
Saudi Pro League clubs — they have tried to sign Mohamed Salah before
Barcelona — who might want a new star
Paris Saint-Germain — after losing Mbappé
MLS teams — America loves superstars
Nothing has been confirmed, but when a player says he has “no relationship” with the manager and he feels “thrown under the bus,” it usually means something big might change soon.
Where Things Stand Now
Right now, what we know is:
Salah feels upset and disappointed.
He is confused about why he’s not starting.
His relationship with the manager seems broken.
Fans are shocked and worried.
Soccer journalists are watching every new update.
This is one of those moments in soccer where fans hold their breath and wait to see what will happen next — a moment full of drama, emotion, and uncertainty.
