Why benched star striker feels like he's been 'thrown under the bus'

Elland Road played host to drama on and off the pitch as Liverpool's Mo Salah's unhappiness with Arne Slot exploded following the Merseyside team's 3-3 draw with Leeds United.

- by Graham Smyth

Shortly after the Whites had fought back from 2-0 and 3-2 down to level in the 96th minute and secure a precious point against the champions, Salah went and spoke with journalists in the mixed zone under the Elland Road West Stand. The Egyptian was left on the bench for the entire game and admitted he was in disbelief at not getting onto the pitch.

"[I couldn't believe] that I'm sitting on the bench for 90 minutes," he said. "The third time on the bench, I think for the first time in my career. I'm very, very disappointed to be fair. I have done so much for this club down the years and especially last season.

"Now I'm sitting on the bench and I don't know why. It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame.