The future of Mohamed Salah looks to have been decided as Liverpool prepare for the January transfer window. The Reds became the focus of the football world when Salah conducted an explosive interview following the 3-3 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road - the third match in a row that the forward had been left out of the starting line-up.
In that rant, he claimed that Liverpool had 'thrown him under the bus' and that he had 'no relationship' with Arne Slot, leaving his future at the club in doubt.
While Salah featured against Brighton last week, his club future has been steeped in uncertainty after he jetted off to represent Egypt at AFCON.
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Future Decided
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool are expected to keep hold of Mohamed Salah until at least the end of the season, according to reports from Football Insider. Salah had been linked with a move away in January, but that now seems unlikely with the Reds having no intention of letting him go next month.
That decision was made prior to the injury suffered by Alexander Isak against Tottenham. However, that fitness blow has only moved to intensify Liverpool's stance. It's also a decision that doesn't hinge on whether Slot brings in another forward next month with Antoine Semenyo heavily linked with a move to Anfield.
Mohamed Salah Will Want To Leave Reds On A High
Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool against Sunderland in the Premier League
Following the fallout from that interview at Elland Road, it simply didn't feel right for Salah to leave on such bad terms. A Liverpool legend who is the third-highest goalscorer in the club's history, the thought of him leaving under a dark cloud was unthinkable given how he could be remembered by fans at Anfield.
It's clear that there are issues between Salah and Slot, but the Egyptian star has to get his head down and prove to supporters that he's willing to put the team above himself.
If Salah gives his all for Liverpool in the second half of the season, he can leave with his head held high and his legacy intact with the potential for a huge celebratory goodbye on Merseyside. If he doesn't, it will be a real shame and could cost him his reputation as a Liverpool hero.
It feels like the 33-year-old's days with the Reds are coming to an end and for Salah, the focus has to be on leaving on good terms - something that won't happen if he moves on in January.
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