The Athletic FC Podcast What next for Salah and Liverpool?
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Dec 15, 2025 
David Ornstein, a seasoned football correspondent, shares insights on Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool, emphasizing the club's expectation for him to stay. James Pearce discusses Salah's recent performance and emotional reaction to being benched, while revealing the importance of his inclusion in the squad. Ahmed Walid offers an Egyptian perspective on Salah's role in AFCON and how it could impact his club situation. They explore potential transfer destinations and the tactical reasons behind Salah’s subdued influence this season.
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Liverpool Intends To Keep Salah
- Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to stay and see the contract signed in May 2025 as a firm commitment until 2027.
- The club views the dispute as Salah's issue about selection rather than a desire from Liverpool to sell him.
Slott Used Selection To Reassert Authority
- Arne Slott left Salah out of the Inter squad as a pragmatic response to a raw situation after the mix-zone interview.
- Bringing Salah back for Brighton was intended to prioritise the team and calm tensions while keeping selection authority intact.
Salah Serenaded On Return
- James Pearce describes the reception Salah received when he was named and brought on against Brighton.
- Salah was serenaded by the crowd and then showed strong off-the-ball work and an assist contribution.