Jamie Carragher Makes Feelings Clear as Liverpool Fans Fume Over Anfield Issue

Jamie Carragher has urged Mohamed Salah to reconsider leaving Liverpool prematurely, emphasizing the importance of securing a proper Anfield send-off amid ongoing tensions with manager Arne Slot. Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, the former Reds defender expressed doubt about Salah's future at the club beyond the current season but pleaded for the Egyptian star to prioritize his legacy[1][2].

Carragher, who recently criticized Salah's public claim of being "thrown under a bus" by Slot following a draw at Leeds, adopted a more empathetic tone after Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Brighton. Salah, benched midweek against Inter Milan due to his outburst, returned to the lineup, scored, and concluded the match with an emotional lap of appreciation around Anfield—his last game before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)[1][2].

"I don’t see Mo Salah playing for Liverpool next season," Carragher stated bluntly. "But if he’s thinking of moving on... I would urge him to think again." He warned against a potential Saudi Pro League move, envisioning Salah regretting it from afar if Liverpool reached finals like the FA Cup or Champions League in Budapest. Instead, Carragher envisioned a heroic farewell: "He deserves a guard of honour, a mosaic in the Kop... Put your differences with the manager aside for four months and get this great big send-off."[1][2]

Fans have reacted strongly, with some fuming over Anfield "issues" like Salah's benching and contract speculation, interpreting his post-Brighton applause as uncertain rather than final. Carragher doubled down, noting Salah's visible emotion suggested he wasn't ready for goodbye. Post-AFCON, where Egypt fell short, Carragher's advice appears prescient, reinforcing calls for unity as Liverpool eyes silverware[2][4].

Salah's form remains pivotal, but Carragher's plea highlights the emotional stakes: legacy over lucrative exile. Liverpool supporters, amid frustration with internal dynamics, echo the sentiment for a fitting tribute to their talisman[1][2].

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