Mohamed Salah has been omitted from Liverpool's travelling party for tomorrow's Champions League encounter against Inter Milan at the San Siro, following his extraordinary outburst at the weekend.
The Egyptian forward will remain on Merseyside despite participating in Monday's training session at Kirkby.
The club reached this decision in full consultation with head coach Arne Slot, who has the complete backing of the Liverpool board regarding the matter.
Salah's exclusion comes merely 48 hours after he delivered a remarkable post-match interview following the 3-3 draw at Leeds, in which he alleged he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club.
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from the Liverpool squad ahead of their Inter Milan clash
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The 33-year-old winger claimed in his interview that his relationship with Slot had completely broken down, stating he no longer had any connection with the Dutch manager.
Saturday's fixture at Elland Road marked the third consecutive match in which Salah had been named among the substitutes rather than in the starting XI.
He remained an unused substitute throughout the Leeds encounter, prompting his candid remarks to reporters afterwards.
Perhaps most strikingly, Salah suggested that this weekend's Premier League fixture against Brighton at Anfield could potentially represent his final appearance at the famous ground.
Despite the severity of Salah's public comments, Liverpool have confirmed that no formal disciplinary measures will be imposed upon the forward.
Mohamed Salah will not face any further punishment from the club, Liverpool have confirmed
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The club's view is that a brief spell away from the matchday squad serves the best interests of all parties concerned, given both the nature and timing of the player's remarks.
Sources indicate that Salah appears unlikely to feature in Saturday's Brighton clash either, which would have been his final opportunity to play at Anfield before his departure for international duty.
The Egyptian is scheduled to join his national team next Monday for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mohamed Salah was benched for Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds on Saturday night | REUTERSSalah's output has diminished considerably this campaign, with just five goals registered across 18 appearances, a stark contrast to his 29-goal haul during Liverpool's title-winning 2024/25 season.
The forward retains 19 months on his £400,000-per-week contract, though significant uncertainty now surrounds his future at the club.
Arne Slot has come under pressure at Liverpool
| GETTYSaudi Arabian sides are expected to renew their pursuit of the two-time Premier League champion in January, with Al Hilal reportedly interested following Al Ittihad's unsuccessful £150 million bid in September 2023.
American outfit San Diego FC have also been linked with a move for the Liverpool winger.