Tension around Liverpool has grown after a leaked video showed Virgil van Dijk following Mohamed Salah\u2019s explosive interview at Elland Road.<\/p>\n
A clip shared on X appears to show Van Dijk telling officials or media staff, \u201clet him say something,\u201d seemingly referring to Salah\u2019s comments. Although it\u2019s unclear whether Van Dijk knew exactly what Salah was about to say, the timing suggests it came shortly after the winger\u2019s fiery remarks following the 3-3 draw with Leeds.<\/p>\n
According to James Pearce, senior Liverpool figures were aware Salah might speak out, but the intensity of his criticism towards the club and Arne Slot exceeded expectations. Some teammates reportedly anticipated his frustration, noticing his change in mood on Friday after Slot told him he would start on the bench at Leeds.<\/p>\n
Salah made it clear he feels disappointed with both the club and the manager, saying the club made big promises in the summer, yet he has now been benched for three straight matches.<\/p>\n
This background has led many to believe certain players encouraged him to voice his feelings.<\/p>\n
Tension in the squad has been amplified by posts on X claiming that Van Dijk and other influential players are siding with Salah and want Slot removed.<\/p>\n
On the pitch, Liverpool\u2019s shaky defence adds more pressure. Conceding another late goal in the 3-3 draw at Leeds marked the third time this season they have dropped points in stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Pearce also reported that Fenway Sports Group still fully supports Slot despite the recent turmoil and poor form. The club views Salah\u2019s omission from the starting lineup as a temporary situation, even though interest from Saudi Pro League and MLS teams could grow after AFCON.<\/p>\n
Liverpool now must determine whether Salah will travel to Milan and how strongly the squad is aligned with their head coach.<\/p>\n
Supporters will be closely watching everything that happens next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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