After Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, Mohamed Salah made shocking remarks in the mixed zone.
Beyond answering reporters’ questions, Salah also shared many of his thoughts.
That’s just how it is. In football, you never know what will happen, but I don’t accept this situation. I’ve done so much for this club.
I’m sorry… I really like Haaland, I truly do, but I’m the most recent holder of the Premier League Golden Boot superscript:2 . I won the league title brilliantly.
Is the current situation causing you pain?
Of course… The current situation hurts deeply. I’ve given so much, but now those efforts are just breaking my heart. I know this club too well; I’ve been here for years. Jamie Carragher will definitely criticize me tomorrow, but it’s okay superscript:4superscript:11 .
Are there any Saudi teams interested in you now?
I don’t want to answer this question because the club will push me in another direction because of it. I’ve already given so much to this club. I love the fans here so much, and I love this club too. I don’t know what will happen next.
Since I came to the Premier League, I’ve scored more goals than anyone else in this era. I don’t think anyone has scored more. Can you give an example?
Kane?
That’s ridiculous. Kane once went ten games without scoring for Tottenham, maybe only one or two goals in a stretch, and the media all said: “Harry Kane will definitely score” superscript:1superscript:9 .
But now that I’m the one going through a goal drought, the media’s narrative has become: “Salah deserves to be on the bench.”
Does anyone want you to leave Liverpool?
I don’t know if anyone wants to drive me away. Please don’t put words in my mouth; this is just how I feel. I asked, but got no explanation. I knew I wouldn’t play, and I have to be forced to accept this result, swallowing the bitter pill inwardly superscript:6 .
Arne (Slot) told me yesterday I wouldn’t play. We had a meeting yesterday. He knows how I feel. The fact that I have to answer such questions shows how bad the situation is superscript:4superscript:7superscript:8superscript:11 .
Do you regret signing a contract extension with Liverpool in April?
The question itself upsets me deeply… I will never regret signing with this club. I thought I would retire here back then. Things have developed completely beyond plan.
In my mind, I keep thinking: Why is it ending this way? Five months ago we were on the podium, so why has the team become like this now?
Others in the team are also out of form, but I’m the only one who has to come out and explain.
There’s no relationship between me and Slot anymore. We had a good relationship before. Now there’s nothing left superscript:4superscript:7superscript:11 .
Have your teammates disappointed you?
No, I don’t feel disappointed by my teammates. They know how much I love them. They know how much I support them — before games, after games, I’m always there.
I’m an experienced player; I’ve been in their shoes. I always support them and share my experience. But no, the teammates have nothing to do with this. They support me very much, and there’s full of love and respect between us superscript:11 .
