Tensions escalate between Mohamed Salah and Liverpool manager Arne Slot, as the star is benched, amid family support and a brewing public fallout.

Arne Slot has opted to veer away from total reliance on Salah in recent weeks, with the all-time Liverpool great playing just 45 minutes over the Reds’ previous three outings. The results have hardly been convincing, but Slot has at least stopped the rot.

Liverpool's attack will be without more than Mohamed Salah in Milan at midweek and perhaps longer, as Arne Slot revealed that Cody Gakpo has picked up an injury.

Salah said on Saturday he felt “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and revealed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.

Arne Slot said Monday he was "surprised" by Mohamed Salah's explosive interview following Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United and said he does not know if the forward has played his final game for the club.

Mohamed Salah says he feels he does not have a relationship with Liverpool boss Arne Slot, and says he is unsure if he has a future at Anfield beyond next month's African Cup of Nations

Revealing what sparked the Egyptian's outburst, the reaction from within Anfield, and who could offer him a way out in January

Alisson Becker said the Liverpool squad still believe in head coach Arne Slot despite Mohamed Salah saying his relationship with the Dutchman has broken down.

Liverpool disappointed at Anfield again on Wednesday, drawing Sunderland 1-1 in a game that saw their only goal come from a Black Cats own goal.

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