Jamie Carragher makes his Mohamed Salah feelings clear amid big Liverpool change
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Jamie Carragher Makes His Mohamed Salah Feelings Clear Amid Big Liverpool Change
In a heated ongoing saga at Liverpool FC, former Reds defender and pundit Jamie Carragher has sharply criticized Mohamed Salah's recent outbursts, calling them a "disgrace" amid the club's turbulent season under manager Arne Slot. The controversy erupted after Liverpool's dramatic 3-3 draw with Leeds at Elland Road, where Salah, benched for three straight games, vented in the mixed zone, claiming he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club.[1][2]
Carragher, on Sky Sports and his show The Overlap, insisted Salah knew "exactly what he was saying," rejecting notions of an emotional outburst. He highlighted Salah's rarity in speaking to media—only four times in eight years at Liverpool—portraying him as calculated and clever. Carragher faced backlash for his initial "disgrace" label but stood firm, urging Salah to stop obsessing over personal stats like goals scored and instead support new teammates Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, who are struggling after difficult starts.[1][2][4]
The feud escalated with Salah omitted from Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League win over Inter, fueling speculation that his upcoming Brighton clash might be his Anfield farewell before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher mocked Salah's defensive lapses, saying he'd "thrown every Liverpool right-back under the bus" for eight years, and questioned his Egypt record: "You weren't a big star before Liverpool."[3] Despite the barbs, Carragher hopes Salah returns, hailing him as one of Liverpool's greatest with 250 goals and unforgettable nights.
Slot questioned Salah's intent but confirmed they've "moved on," with Salah assisting Hugo Ekitike's goal in a 2-0 Brighton win before AFCON departure. Carragher warned of "uproar" had Slot publicly criticized Salah, flipping the usual manager-player dynamic. An unexpected twist saw Carragher apologize post-Inter victory, praising Slot's resilience, though Salah's future remains uncertain amid Liverpool's push for top four.[1][3]
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