Liverpool legend says Mohamed Salah was talking "rubbish" as huge transfer claim made
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahLiverpool legend John Barnes says Mohamed Salah was talking "rubbish" with his social media statement, with a huge transfer claim made about how to replace the EgyptianMohamed Salah during his final Liverpool appearance.(Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)Liverpool legend John Barnes says Arne Slot doesn't need to sign ANYONE this summer as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, despite the Reds' struggles in the final third in the season just gone.And, additionally, the ex-England ace has claimed that Salah was talking "rubbish" when he posted a message on social media in the build-up to his final game, in which he appeared to level criticism at head coach Arne Slot because of his style of play."We don’t need to sign anybody (to replace Salah) as far as I’m concerned because we need to work with what we have," Barnes said.READ MORE: Jeremy Jacquet explains Chelsea snub and names two stars who convinced him on Liverpool transferREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande talks, Alisson latest, Bradley Barcola move"We need to get the balance right, we need to get the blend right and unfortunately people believe the solution to any problem is just to keep signing more players."I’ve seen we’ve been linked with Jarrod Bowen because West Ham United have been relegated, but I think what we have already is enough. Salah did not score as many goals as usual in the season just gone, and finding more help for the likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz in the final third is a necessity.LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool embraces Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, after being substituted off during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
(Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"Absolutely, Slot did the right thing," Barnes, speaking to Betfred, continued, when he was asked about Salah starting the Brentford game, in which he said his farewells alongside Andy Robertson."I mean, Salah’s going, so if he was staying it could have been a bit different, but as he’s going, it was good for everybody to see Mo leave on a high."But I think Mo was wrong to do what he did and what he said. If you analyze what Mo said, he’s saying that any Liverpool manager needs to be subservient to the way Jurgen Klopp played as a non-negotiable, which is rubbish.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."Any manager at Liverpool needs to say they’re doing it their way, not Jurgen’s way, so for Mo to say that ‘heavy metal football’ is a non-negotiable is crazy and ridiculous, so he was wrong to say it."I think Arne Slot was the bigger man to give Mo his send-off for being a great servant."Liverpool.com says: The Reds have not always played a 'heavy metal' style, even under Klopp. The biggest difference will be adding some new players on the wings.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJohn BarnesMohamed Salah