BREAKING NEWS:‼️ Live from Anfield — Van Dijk Reportedly Refuses to Train After Salah’s Shock Dropping vs AC Milan

Liverpool have been thrown into sudden internal chaos after a stunning development emerged from the club’s training ground. According to sources close to the squad, captain Virgil van Dijk has taken an unprecedented stand, refusing to appear for training and declaring he will not play in the upcoming clash against Inter Milan.

The centre-back’s actions are reportedly tied directly to the controversial decision to drop Mohamed Salah in the previous match against AC Milan. Far beyond a simple team selection disagreement, this situation has now escalated into a full-blown dressing-room crisis capable of derailing Liverpool’s season.

Van Dijk’s alleged statement was extremely direct:

“I’m not showing up for training again, and I won’t play against Inter Milan tomorrow after he Salah was disgracefully dropped vs AC Milan. This is a massive disrespect to him, and I refuse to sit back and watch it happen.”

He reportedly doubled down, insisting that Liverpool’s recent successes were built on Salah’s influence and cannot be rewritten.

“Without him, there was no Premier League title for us last season. Everyone knows that. My decision stands: I won’t train, and I won’t play until he gets the respect he deserves.”

His stance, whether emotional or strategic, has sent shockwaves across Liverpool’s dressing room, sparking concerns about unrest, leadership divides, and the immediate future of Arne Slot.

How It Started: The Salah Decision That Ignited the Fire

Arne Slot’s decision to drop Mohamed Salah for the AC Milan fixture reportedly stunned several senior players. While the manager justified his choice as tactical, internal reports say many players viewed it as disrespectful and unnecessary.

Salah, despite some inconsistent performances, remains Liverpool’s most influential forward. To remove a figure of his stature in such a high-stakes match created ripples that have now turned to waves.

According to insiders, the decision was not communicated properly. Several players only discovered Salah was not starting when the lineup sheet was handed out, and the reaction was far from positive.

Van Dijk’s Stand: Loyalty or Instability?

It is no secret that Liverpool’s dressing room has always valued unity and strong leadership. Van Dijk, as club captain, has historically been a pillar of stability. For him to be associated with such a dramatic protest reflects the scale of the ongoing tension.

His message was not only about Salah’s benching but about the culture within the squad. Reports suggest he believes the decision highlighted a growing disconnect between the manager and senior members of the team.

A source reportedly said:

“He felt the decision was disrespectful. He believes Salah deserved better, and he thinks the club is losing its identity with decisions like this.”

For a club already under scrutiny after inconsistent performances, this level of open internal conflict poses a major threat to stability.

Player Reactions: Divided Opinions in the Dressing Room

Not all players share Van Dijk’s stance, but many understand the frustration.

Some reportedly support his sentiment but not the method, arguing that refusing to train creates unnecessary trouble at a critical point in the season. Others believe protesting in this manner was the only way to force the coaching staff and board to reconsider how star players are treated.

One player reportedly said:

“The situation is getting out of hand. We need unity, not division, but people are emotional right now.”

A younger player, however, was quoted as saying:

“Slot is the manager. Whether we like his decisions or not, refusing to train solves nothing.”

In short, Liverpool’s dressing room is no longer aligned — a dangerous situation for any club, especially before a major European match.

What This Means for Arne Slot

Arne Slot has already been under pressure due to inconsistent results, tactical confusion, and rising criticism from fans and pundits. This latest incident pushes the situation into new territory.

If senior players are openly revolting, his authority is now visibly weakened. A manager can survive poor form. Surviving a fractured dressing room is far more difficult.

Liverpool’s board now faces a complex decision:

• Support the manager and discipline the players
• Support the players and risk undermining Slot
• Seek a compromise that stops the club from spiraling

However, given the escalating nature of recent incidents, finding a middle ground is growing increasingly unlikely.

What Happens Next?

Liverpool play Inter Milan tomorrow, and the club must quickly decide whether Van Dijk will be disciplined, reintegrated, or left out of the squad entirely.

The Salah decision has clearly created an emotional rift. If not handled carefully, the fallout could extend beyond this match and affect the club’s entire season.

Liverpool fans are already comparing the situation to the instability that affected Manchester United in recent years, fearing that internal fractures could destroy the club’s progress.

As one supporter commented outside Anfield:

“This is exactly how big clubs fall apart. When key players fight the manager, things get ugly fast.”

What Liverpool need right now is clarity, unity, and leadership — but all three seem in short supply.