Arne Slott’s position at Liverpool has come under intense scrutiny following reports of growing unrest within the dressing room, and Mohamed Salah’s public complaints have added an extra layer of drama to an already difficult end to the season.
According to Football Insider, the situation between Slott and Salah continues to be tense and there are concerns that Slott has ‘lost’ part of Liverpool’s dressing room.
The issue appears to have escalated further after Salah criticized Liverpool’s style of play, with several team-mates reportedly liking the post on social media.
However, Slott publicly dismissed suggestions of a major change in atmosphere within the team.
This is not the situation Liverpool were hoping for going into the final days of the campaign.
Trouble between Arne Slott and Mo Salah continues
The Reds are still fighting for Champions League qualification and the turmoil surrounding the manager and Salah makes the final league game against Brentford even more important.
The Guardian reports that Liverpool have not won any of the nine league games in 2026 in which Salah did not start, showing just how troublesome the situation is for Slott.
Removing Salah for disciplinary reasons may send a message, but it could also hurt Liverpool on the pitch at the worst possible time.
Salah’s frustration appears to be based on Liverpool’s style of play and Jurgen Klopp’s change from high-energy football to a slot approach.
It’s always going to be a difficult transition. Klopp is more than just Liverpool’s manager, he has been the club’s spiritual heart for many years.
Pressure is mounting on Dutch coach
Any coach who replaces him will face a tough task, but the pressure will be even heavier as results slump and senior players become disgruntled.
Slott tried to calm things down, insisting that he and Salah both wanted what was best for Liverpool.
However, the fact that Salah refused to specifically confirm whether he would feature against Brentford has only increased speculation about the situation.
There is also external support for Slots. Former Dutch manager Jan Evers, who once worked with Slott, warned Liverpool against making the “very foolish” decision to sack him too soon.
He insisted that Liverpool’s problems were not just about the manager, but also about recruitment, team balance and the influence of big players like Salah.
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