Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged Mohamed Salah to reconcile with the club after the Egyptian striker's public outburst, where he accused the club of "throwing him under the bus." Salah was benched for a recent match and subsequently omitted from the squad for the Champions League tie against Inter Milan following his critical comments.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to discuss Mohamed Salah after a 1-0 Champions League win against Inter Milan, dedicating the victory to the players who traveled to Italy. The match followed a public fallout after Salah was benched for a previous game.

While Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is uncertain, his Egypt teammates have publicly supported him ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This comes after Salah was benched in recent Liverpool games and expressed feeling "thrown under the bus" by the club.

Egyptian football fans are turning away from Liverpool matches after star player Mohamed Salah was benched for three consecutive games and publicly criticized manager Arne Slot, stating he was "thrown under the bus." This fallout has significantly impacted viewership in Cairo cafes, which once bustled during Salah's games.