Jamie Carragher suggests Man City result may have bearing on Mohamed Salah farewell at Liverpool
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJamie CarragherLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher has suggested that the Manchester City result against Bournemouth, and therefore the Champions League factor, may influence Mohamed Salah's farewellSky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has made his feelings clear on Mohamed Salah's farewell(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)Jamie Carragher says Arne Slot probably has no choice but to play Mohamed Salah as Liverpool takes on Brentford this weekend — with the Reds potentially still in need of a result.If Bournemouth loses to Manchester City later, a top-five finish will be confirmed without Slot's side kicking a ball. But even then, it would be very difficult for the Liverpool boss to deny the Egyptian a start on his farewell appearance after he returned from injury against Aston Villa on Friday."Liverpool still have something to play for this weekend if Bournemouth get something against Manchester City," Carragher said on the latest edition of The Overlap podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher slams 'selfish' Mohamed Salah for dropping another bomb on LiverpoolREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Guardiola exit, Diomande decision, Camara move"It is all about Mohamed Salah this week, and that is what he wants.
He always wants the attention on himself."The club always comes first, and it is a big week for Liverpool to make sure it is in the Champions League next season."I have never been a manager, but I don’t think a manager should cut off his nose to spite his face. He should always think of what gives him the best chance of getting a result — if he needs one.Salah is leaving Liverpool(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)"If he doesn’t need a result, and Liverpool has already qualified, it might be different."But the position Arne Slot is in with supporters right now, it would be very difficult not to give Mo Salah a farewell.
He almost can’t win."You look at what Fergie did with Wayne Rooney in his last game — I don’t think Slot is in a position to do that."Salah has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season, but he suggested that Slot's style of play for Liverpool to be successful again in the future.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Former Reds defender John Arne Riise agreed with that sentiment.Liverpool.com says: Taking Salah out of the team would make things even harder for Slot.