Breaking: Salah refuses to play for Liverpool after a series of conflicts

Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield is increasingly unpredictable as the Egyptian forward has apparently stated firmly that he will not remain at Liverpool if relegated to a substitute role.

Liverpool is entering a critical phase of the season, but the situation surrounding Mohamed Salah casts a shadow over the atmosphere at Anfield. The 33-year-old player recently returned after a period of uncertainty regarding his role, coming off the bench in the 2-0 victory over Brighton and assisting Hugo Ekitike’s goal. Although his performance was positive, it did not ease doubts about Salah’s long-term position in the squad.

According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Salah has expressed his stance very clearly during internal discussions. “Salah will not accept staying at Liverpool if he is only used as a substitute player”. This message comes amid ongoing talks about his future, especially as the Egyptian striker prepares to leave the club to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.

This season, Salah has appeared in 20 matches across all competitions, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists. These numbers are no longer as explosive as during his peak, but for Salah, the issue goes beyond statistics. He believes he still deserves to be a key player, regularly starting matches rather than waiting for opportunities from the bench. This is also considered the underlying reason for the recent tension between him and the coaching staff.

After being omitted from the Champions League squad list, Salah returned against Brighton and received strong support from the Anfield crowd. His assist in that match also helped him surpass Wayne Rooney to become the player with the most combined goals and assists for a single club in Premier League history.

Immediately after the game, Salah shared this statistic on social media as a reminder of the legacy he has built at Liverpool.

In this context, sources from England indicate that the possibility of Salah leaving Anfield in January remains on the table, although Liverpool does not want to let him go mid-season. If he does leave, the destination is “almost certain” to be Saudi Arabia. “For Salah, this is not just about money, but a long-term project that he highly values”, a close source revealed.

However, Liverpool maintains a firm stance. The club has no intention of selling Salah in January, and if forced to negotiate, the price mentioned could reach around £100 million. The management hopes that Salah’s time away with the Egyptian national team at AFCON will help him cool down and reconsider his role.

Nevertheless, Salah’s message is very clear. He does not want to end the final years of his career at Liverpool as a substitute. The upcoming weeks will be decisive, not only for Salah’s future but also for how Liverpool reshapes its squad during this sensitive transition period.