Liverpool have omitted Mohamed Salah from their traveling squad for their Champions League clash against Inter Milan, a decision that comes after the Egyptian forward’s outspoken criticism of the club and head coach Arne Sloto.
Salah, whose name was missing from the 19-man list released on Monday, appeared in good spirits during training in England but will not feature as the team travel to Italy for a key group stage match.
Salah’s dismissal follows his recent comments regarding his relationship with the club and Sloto after being left out of the starting lineup for the third straight game at the weekend. The forward said that “the club seems to have thrown me under the bus” and added that he has “no relationship” with Sloto.
The comments have fueled speculation about his position in the squad, especially with the January transfer window looming.
The Liverpool squad named against Inter Milan includes Alisson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, Mac Allister, Bradley, Jones, Ekitike, Mamardashvili, Robertson, Woodman, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ngumoha and Lucky.
Salah’s omission is notable given his influence on the team in recent seasons and comes at a crucial point in Liverpool’s European campaign.
Salah’s absence comes as he prepares to join Egypt’s national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts later this month. His international commitments, along with his omission from the Liverpool squad, have raised questions about his future at Anfield, especially with the transfer window set to begin in January.
The fans and the football community are watching the situation closely.
Through his eDuring his years at Liverpool, Salah became a central figure, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League. He most recently signed a two-year contract extension in April, just before picking up his second Premier League Player of the Season award.
His leadership and goalscoring have been key in the club’s recent successes.
The decision to leave Salah out against Inter Milan comes at a time of uncertainty for both player and club. With Liverpool looking to secure Champions League qualification and Salah set to represent Egypt at a major international tournament, the coming weeks could prove crucial in shaping the future of one of the Premier League’s most prolific talents.
Liverpool traveling squad: Alisson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Conate, Books, Szothesy, Isak, Madley, Jones, Ekitic, Mamardashvili, Robertson, Woodman, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Lucky.
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
December 8, 2025
