Egyptian forward trains alone and withholds apology as club allows early AFCON departure amid exit whispers
Liverpool are preparing for Saturday’s crucial Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion under the growing assumption that Mohamed Salah will play no part, as a tense standoff between the club and its legendary forward continues.
According to Teamtalk, senior figures at Anfield do not see the benefit of involving Salah this weekend and have informed his camp he is free to join the Egypt national team early ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The decision comes amid a backdrop of unresolved tension, with sources indicating Salah has not offered an apology to manager Arne Slot or the club following a period of strained relations.
The 32-year-old has been training separately from the first-team squad this week, even as his parents had reportedly planned to attend the Brighton match to allow a farewell to supporters before his international duty. “The squad is preparing with the belief he won’t be involved,” a source close to the team revealed.
While the immediate issue is Salah’s absence for Brighton, the wider picture points toward a looming departure. Sources close to the player believe the “best situation” would be a mutual termination of his lucrative contract, which still has 18 months to run. Liverpool’s hierarchy, however, have shown no willingness to consider such an arrangement at this stage.
A move to the Saudi Pro League remains the most probable next step, with Saudi officials reportedly prepared to let Salah choose his destination. Although no formal offer has been tabled, there is a clear understanding in the Middle East of the evolving situation at Anfield.
Throughout the uncertainty, Liverpool’s backing of manager Arne Slot appears unwavering. Football director Michael Edwards is keeping owners FSG updated, while sporting director Richard Hughes continues to plan for the January window with Slot firmly at the center of the project.
For now, the focus shifts to a Salah-less Anfield on Saturday, as a club and its icon drift further apart with every passing day.
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