Seedorf challenges Slot live on air, prompting the Liverpool manager to clarify his position on Salah.
The ongoing spotlight on Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah intensified again after Liverpool’s Champions League victory in Milan, with an unexpected live debate stealing attention.
Before kick-off, Clarence Seedorf claimed Salah’s recent comments pointed to “a lack of communication” from the club — especially from Slot.
“That’s your opinion,” Slot replied calmly on Amazon Prime Video Sport.
Seedorf didn’t let it go, pressing the idea that the club owed Salah clearer guidance and perhaps even an apology.
“You say, ‘everyone makes mistakes,’ but does the player know he’s made one?” Slot countered.
“I never said I wouldn’t speak to him… but whether I should make the first move is another matter.”
He tried to re-centre the conversation by praising those who shone in Italy: “Tonight’s focus should be on Virgil, on Ibou Konate… he’s had some tough moments lately but he was outstanding.”
His comments echoed his recent praise for the travelling fans, who he said proved “we are all there for each other, we fight together.”
Post-match, Slot clarified the exchange when questioned in his press conference (via Liverpoolfc.com):
“No, I’m glad you asked. Clarence said that was his opinion… I never commented on who should take the first step,” he explained.
“So I’m happy to clear that up — it was his view, not mine.”
The clarification comes at the end of a turbulent week sparked by Salah’s own remarks.
The forward had accused the club of “throwing me under the bus,” insisting his relationship with Slot had suddenly disappeared.
But the numbers tell their own story: Liverpool lost six of seven games with Salah in the side. Without him, they are four unbeaten — two wins, two draws — with the only frustrations a deflection at Sunderland and the collapse at Leeds.
In Milan, the squad showed their professionalism, ending Inter’s 18-game unbeaten home streak in the Champions League thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty.
Even without the former Roma star on the pitch, Liverpool stayed composed and delivered a result that keeps them firmly in the race for automatic qualification.
The performance underlined that the team is fully behind Slot, regardless of Salah’s frustrations.
The fans sent that message too, standing firmly with the squad when the noise around the club was at its peak.
Now attention turns to Brighton, where Salah’s future will once again dominate the narrative.
Another omission could reshape the rest of his Liverpool career; a recall would spark a whole new wave of questions.
What remains clear is that Slot has the team moving in the right direction — and for Liverpool to push forward together, both manager and superstar will have to rebuild their connection soon.