Reports suggest that Liverpool’s dressing room is far from the calm, unified space fans imagine. Beneath the usual public statements and positive appearances, tensions have reportedly been building—tensions that came to a head when Mohamed Salah was left out of the starting lineup again for the crucial Champions League match against Inter.
According to sources around the team, Virgil van Dijk has supposedly decided to speak up after weeks of trying to maintain peace within the squad. Known for his calm and diplomatic approach, the captain has allegedly reached a point where he feels the situation can no longer be ignored.
What began as normal squad rotation has grown into a much bigger internal issue. Players are reportedly frustrated, conversations are happening in private, and the team appears to be splitting into groups. Salah’s repeated omission from the starting XI is now seen by many as part of a deeper conflict rather than a purely tactical decision.
Insiders claim van Dijk addressed the squad in a private meeting, describing the atmosphere as “toxic” and pointing to “one individual” who has been stirring tension and creating division between those who back Arne Slot’s methods and those who believe Salah is being treated unfairly.
The captain is said to be frustrated—not with Slot or Salah—but with people inside the team who have been spreading narratives and intensifying the situation, turning what could have been a manageable issue into a larger dispute. Salah being benched for a fourth straight match reportedly caused the situation to escalate further.
Before the Inter game, Salah’s reaction reportedly surprised some teammates. He was said to be visibly frustrated, speaking only briefly and keeping his distance from the coaching staff. Given the high profile of the match, his continued absence from the starting lineup amplified the internal tension.
Fans and media are now demanding clarity, and reports suggest van Dijk may soon share his perspective with the club’s leadership—and eventually the public. This could shed new light on the communication issues, the apparent power struggle, and the role of the individual said to be worsening the situation behind the scenes.
For the moment, van Dijk is reportedly choosing his words carefully. But one thing appears certain:
The dressing room feels unsettled.
Salah is unhappy.
Slot is standing firm.
And Liverpool appears close to a breaking point if things are not resolved soon.
