Liverpool supporters have made it obvious where their loyalty lies in the ongoing Salah vs Slot fallout
Liverpool’s turbulent week took an unexpected twist on Tuesday night when the travelling supporters at the San Siro broke into chants backing under-pressure manager Arne Slot during the Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
According to Ian Doyle on X, Liverpool fans began chanting Slot’s name in the early minutes of the match, offering a rare and vocal show of support for a manager facing heavy criticism and internal tension.
The chant erupted just ten minutes into the game, briefly sweeping through the away end before the supporters switched back to traditional Liverpool songs. Though short-lived, the moment carried real significance, symbolising unity at a time when Slot needs it most.
With tensions escalating between Slot and Mohamed Salah, the fans’ backing made it clear where a large portion of the away support stand amid the club’s ongoing crisis.
Slot has come under mounting scrutiny following Liverpool’s dip in form and his public rift with Salah. The Egyptian star was excluded from the Champions League squad for the Inter fixture—a decision that dominated headlines worldwide and further fuelled concerns over the stability inside the dressing room.
Yet the response from the travelling Reds suggested many still trust in Slot’s leadership. Their chants, heard early in the first half, conveyed a message of resistance and loyalty: they aren’t ready to turn their backs on the Dutchman.
Supporters left Italy in high spirits after Liverpool sealed a 1-0 victory thanks to a late Dominik Szoboszlai penalty.
Meanwhile, the rift between Salah and Slot continues to overshadow the club. Salah recently criticised Liverpool’s handling of recent events, claiming he had been “thrown under the bus” after being benched in previous matches.
His exclusion from such an important European tie—one that could define Liverpool’s season—is, for many, the clearest indication yet that the relationship between player and manager may be nearing a
breaking point.