Murphy: Salah’s Dip in Form, Not Clash with Slot, Fueled His Liverpool Exit

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Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy argues that Mohamed Salah’s recent loss of form was the main reason for his departure rather than any fallout with manager Arne Slot. Salah enjoyed a stellar 2024–25 season with 34 goals, a Premier League title and a PFA Player of the Year award, earning a contract extension. But his form declined soon after, leading to bench appearances and a public outburst at the coaching staff. Murphy believes that any manager would have faced the same dilemma of dropping a struggling player. He suggests Salah chose to move on while his reputation remained intact, solidifying his status as a Liverpool legend despite lingering “what if” questions over a different ending at Anfield.

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