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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jonathan Wilson at Elland Road

Mohamed Salah says ‘I’ve been thrown under the bus’ and signals Liverpool exit

Mohamed Salah waves to Liverpool fans at Elland Road after their Premier League draw.
Mohamed Salah waves to Liverpool fans at Elland Road after their Premier League draw. Photograph: Lee Keuneke/Every Second Media/Shutterstock

Mohamed Salah has accused Liverpool of throwing him “under the bus” after being left out of the starting lineup for the third game running as the champions drew at Leeds, saying he has been made a scapegoat for the poor start to the season and casting severe doubt on his future at the club.

“I can’t believe … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egypt international said. “The third time on the bench, I think for the first time in my career. I’m very, very disappointed. 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.

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