Mohamed Salah, the prominent Liverpool forward, has been notably excluded from the squad for the club's upcoming Champions League fixture against Inter Milan. This significant decision by the club follows an explosive interview given by Salah on Saturday, where he reportedly claimed he was "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool and revealed a breakdown in his relationship with head coach Arne Slot.

Sources close to the BBC Sport indicated that this choice was made with the full endorsement of Arne Slot himself, and is considered to be in the best interest of all parties. The brief removal of Salah from selection is a direct consequence of the nature and timing of the player's public comments. Despite the gravity of the situation, it is understood that Liverpool will not be taking any formal disciplinary action against the 33-year-old Egyptian international.

Adding to his current absence, Salah is scheduled to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations next Monday, which will further sideline him from club duties. He is also anticipated to miss Liverpool's domestic game against Brighton scheduled for Saturday. In the meantime, Liverpool's 19-man squad has already flown to Milan, where head coach Arne Slot is expected to address the media alongside Alisson Becker at a news conference.

The controversial interview from Salah came after he was an unused substitute in Liverpool's recent 3-3 draw against Leeds United. This marked the third consecutive game in which the Egypt international had started on the bench, possibly contributing to the frustrations expressed in his public statements.