Jamie Redknapp questions future of Mo Salah as Liverpool tensions rise

Arne Slot has not hesitated to make high-stakes decisions as he attempts to steady Liverpool’s season, but few choices have generated as much debate as leaving Mo Salah on the bench for two consecutive league matches. For a player who has been the heartbeat of Liverpool’s attack for years, the development marks a striking change in status.

Salah’s omission against Sunderland, following an earlier benching, heightened concerns among supporters already uneasy with recent results. Slot defended the call, praising the Egyptian’s professionalism and commitment in training, noting that he “reacts like you want” from a senior figure. The manager referenced long conversations after the Frankfurt fixture but admitted there had been less dialogue since.

Even so, the decision has intensified speculation about what the coming months hold for Salah, whose influence on Liverpool’s attacking rhythm has clearly waned this season.

Redknapp predicts difficult outcome for Salah and Liverpool

Jamie Redknapp believes the situation is moving towards a decisive – and potentially uncomfortable – conclusion. The former Liverpool captain suggested on Sky Sports that the relationship between Salah and Slot may already be close to breaking point, raising doubts over whether the forward will remain at Anfield long enough to complete his contract.

“He’s a Premier League great, a Liverpool great, and that’s why I don’t think this is going to end well,” Redknapp said, noting that Salah’s reputation and drive make prolonged spells on the bench unlikely to be tolerated. With just four league goals this season, the 33-year-old has struggled to reach previous levels, and Redknapp believes the shift in his role is something he will find deeply uncomfortable.

The pundit added that he would be “amazed” if Salah stayed for the remaining year and a half of his deal, insisting that major decisions could arrive as early as January.

Rising transfer uncertainty as global interest grows

Salah’s contractual situation was once a source of celebration at Anfield, but circumstances have changed rapidly. As his output slows and Slot reshapes Liverpool’s attacking identity, the logic of keeping a high-earning veteran on a reduced role becomes more questionable.

Clubs in Saudi Arabia continue to monitor the situation closely, having previously indicated a willingness to make a significant offer. Given Salah’s global status and deep connection to the region, any renewed interest would be difficult for all parties to ignore. Interest from the United States also remains a possibility, though much would depend on the timing of Liverpool’s wider squad plans.

For Redknapp, the direction of travel appears clear: if Salah is not guaranteed a starting place, he will not simply “hang around”. He argued that the forward has earned the right to make a career-defining choice rather than settle for a diminished role.

Strategic decision looms for Liverpool

Liverpool face an unenviable dilemma. Selling one of the greatest players in their modern history feels emotionally wrong, yet the realities of football are unforgiving. Salah is entering the final stretch of his career, and his current trajectory suggests that maintaining resale value – let alone guaranteed output – cannot be assumed.

If a substantial offer arrives, particularly from Saudi Arabia, Liverpool may have to consider cashing in while the financial opportunity remains strong. With Slot attempting to build a new phase of his squad, reinvesting a sizeable fee could accelerate Liverpool’s refresh in key positions.

Salah will always be a legend at Anfield. His goals, leadership and consistency have shaped an era. But with no certainty he will reclaim an undisputed place in Slot’s plans, the coming transfer windows may define both his legacy and Liverpool’s next steps.