David Ornstein reveals the truth behind Mo Salah’s Liverpool future

Key Highlights

• While Salah continues his pursuit of an elusive Africa Cup of Nations crown with Egypt, including a looming semi final against Senegal, speculation back on Merseyside has rarely paused for breath. Context behind recent headlinesThe flashpoint, of course, was the fallout from the 3-3 draw at Leeds United, where Salah aired frustrations in public.
• His claim that his relationship with Arne Slot was ‘broken’ and that someone was intent on throwing him ‘under the bus’ carried weight because it was so uncharacteristic. Such moments often invite rushed conclusions, yet Ornstein’s reporting injects restraint.
• He wrote: “Despite recent uncertainty, the Egypt attacker is fully expected to finish the campaign at Anfield.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“It will be hoped his situation then settles down and that he sees out the rest of his agreement, which runs until June 2027.
• However, if problems remain, it is possible conversations will take place about parting ways early.”Photo: IMAGOOrnstein’s update brings clarityThose lines are important.
• They neither deny tension nor exaggerate it.