Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout
At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards...
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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.
- Salah, adored as the "Egyptian king," has scored 250 goals in 420 appearances for Liverpool, making him the club's third-highest goalscorer.
- The incident occurred after Salah was benched for three games, leading to his sharp rebuke of manager Arne Slot.
- Saudi clubs Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, and Al Qadsiah are reportedly keen on signing Salah, with Al-Ittihad having had a £150-million bid rejected two years ago.
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Mohamed Salah Benched at Liverpool, Criticizes Club for Being 'Thrown Under the Bus' - December 2025
Star player Mohamed Salah was benched for recent Liverpool games, including three consecutive matches, and was omitted from the squad for a Champions League tie against Inter Milan. Following this, Salah publicly criticized manager Arne Slot and the club, stating he was "thrown under the bus." The fallout has led Egyptian football fans to turn away from Liverpool matches, impacting viewership in Cairo. While Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to discuss Salah after a 1-0 win against Inter Milan, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged Salah to reconcile with the club. Salah's Egypt teammates have also publicly supported him ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
