• Mohamed Salah feels he has been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool amid a strained relationship with head coach Arne Slot.
• The star player has been benched for the last three matches, raising concerns about his future at the club.
• Salah scored 250 goals for Liverpool but has struggled for form this season with only five goals in 19 appearances.
• He is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations, adding uncertainty to his participation in upcoming club matches.
• Salah's comments reflect dissatisfaction with the club's handling of the team’s struggles and his position within it.

Mohamed Salah expressed deep frustration following a series of benchings, stating he has been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool amid a breakdown in his relationship with coach Arne Slot. The Egyptian international's remarks came after Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United, marking his third consecutive match without playtime, leading to feelings of being scapegoated for the team's poor performance this season, according to BBC and Reuters.

"I'm very disappointed to be fair. I have done so much for this club, everybody can see that during the years and especially last season," Salah stated in a post-match interview, indicating that the club has failed to acknowledge his contributions while placing blame on him for their struggles, according to Al Jazeera and Africa News.

Despite his significant contributions to the club, including winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League, Salah has managed only five goals this season, a stark contrast to his previous campaign where he excelled with 34 goals. This downturn has coincided with his recent benching, and his frustration is compounded by his feelings of betrayal from the club he once viewed as family. "I don’t know why; it seems like the club is throwing me under the bus," he reiterated, highlighting a sense of isolation from club leadership, according to Reuters and BBC.

Arne Slot defended his decision to leave Salah on the bench, citing a need for different tactical players at key moments during matches. He emphasized a focus on controlling games rather than seeking additional offensive threats, suggesting that Salah will remain a crucial player for Liverpool once their circumstances improve. However, the ongoing tension between the player and the coach raises questions about Salah's future at Anfield, especially with the upcoming African Cup of Nations potentially sidelining him further, as mentioned in Al Jazeera and Africa News.