Mohamed Salah Hints at Liverpool Exit: "I Feel Like I'm a Scapegoat"

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah expressed his deep frustration on Saturday with the management of Liverpool FC, suggesting the club had made him a scapegoat and burdened him with responsibility for the team's current status. His comments followed Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League.

Summary of Salah's Statements:

• Frustration and Broken Promises: Salah told reporters: "I'm extremely disappointed, honestly. I've given a lot to this club... I feel like I'm a scapegoat." He added: "The club gave me many promises in the summer, but nothing so far."

• Blame Game: The 33-year-old asserted he clearly felt that "someone wants to put all the blame on me" for the team's downturn.

• Relationship with the Coach: He noted that his relationship with coach Arne Slot was good, but it "suddenly broke off," concluding: "I don't know why, it seems to me, from what I see, that someone doesn't want me at the club."

• Exit Hint: Salah confirmed he doesn't know what will happen next, indicating he will be at Anfield to say goodbye to the fans before leaving for the African Cup of Nations, because he "doesn't know what will happen there." He deemed this treatment "unacceptable."

• Performance Context: Salah recorded 34 goals and 18 assists in 52 games last season, but has only managed 5 goals and 3 assists in 19 games this season as the team struggles.

Salah's Legacy: Since joining in 2017, Salah has become the third all-time top scorer for Liverpool, but he now feels his era at Anfield may be drawing to a close.