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Why is Mohamed Salah Not Playing in Inter vs Liverpool?

Swastik Debnath

Published - Dec 09, 2025, 07:30 PM

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Inter Milan will face Liverpool at the San Siro on December 9th in a high-voltage UEFA Champions League clash.
Liverpool are dealing with internal issues as Mohamed Salah’s reduced playing time, poor form, and public criticism of Arne Slot have created tension in the dressing room.
After being benched in recent matches and missing the trip to Milan, fans are questioning Salah’s future as he is not in the squad for the Inter vs Liverpool match.

The UEFA Champions League matchday is back with some of the fiercest clashes, and one of the fiery clashes will take place at the iconic San Siro stadium, where Inter Milan are set to cross swords against the English giants Liverpool on the night of December 9th.

The Reds have had a number of issues in the locker room, which has drawn media attention. The Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot, the Dutch manager of the Reds, engaged in a psychological struggle. Having been a consistent starter and talisman for the Reds since joining the team in 2017, Mohamed Salah has started on the bench in Liverpool's last three games. He has only scored five goals in his 18 games this season, though his form has declined.

Additionally, the Egyptian international shorted a verdict that exposed a weakness in Arne Slot's dressing room following the 3-3 draw against Leeds United during the previous Premier League matchweek.

And after this statement, Kopties are looking for an answer, “Is Mohamed Salah playing today?” After preparing for the UCL clash, he has not travelled with the Liverpool squad to Milan, which is obviously attracting multiple questions on the Egyptian superstar's future with Merseyside.

Is Mohamed Salah Playing Today? Arne Slot's Verdict

If you are still searching for “Is Mohamed Salah playing today?”, then we've got bad news for you, as he will not play this, and Liverpool's next clash against Brighton might be his last match in the Reds' outfit.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Salah expressed his annoyance at being benched for the entirety of Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Elland Road and claimed he had been singled out at Anfield during the team's faltering Premier League title defence.

However, Arne Slot was taken aback when discussing Mohamed Salah's future with the Club during the Milan pre-game conference.

Let's take a look at Arne Slot's verdict on Inter vs Liverpool clash and Mohamed Salah's future.

“We let him know that he is not travelling. That was the only communication from us to him,” "Before Saturday, the two of us have spoken a lot. Sometimes longer and sometimes shorter."
When asked to sum up his talk with Salah, Slot responded: "A short one."

What's Next for Mohamed Salah?

It's unclear if Salah will be picked for Saturday's Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton, which would be his final match before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations. Although Salah won't be disciplined, it is thought that a period away from the team are in everyone's best interests given the type and timing of the player's public remarks.

Despite Salah's outburst, various sources confirmed that Slot still has the full support of the club's hierarchy despite Liverpool having only won four of their last fifteen games across all competitions. They are currently ranked 13th in the Champions League standings. Liverpool needs to win in Milan to increase their chances of finishing in the top eight for the knockout stages.