Salah’s Controversial Football Remarks Spark Backlash
Liverpool’s star forward Mohamed Salah has ignited a firestorm after saying he feels “thrown under the bus”, prompting former players to brand his remarks a disgrace and the club’s recent form a carnage.
The Egyptian winger was omitted from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan and has also missed the bench for the last three Premier League games, a decision that has fuelled the latest controversy.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher blasted Salah on Sky Sports, stating, “I thought it was a disgrace. When Mo Salah stops in the mixed zone – which he has done four times in eight years – it is choreographed with him and his agent to cause maximum damage and strengthen his own position.”
Ex‑Blackburn and Celtic striker Chris Sutton echoed the criticism on BBC Radio 5 Live, adding, “Liverpool is carnage because of Mo Salah. He’s been honest and open, but he’s made it all about him and not the team. He’s been extremely selfish.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he was “surprised” by the comments and admitted he has “no clue” whether the 33‑year‑old will feature again, stressing, “I don’t feel my authority is undermined – it is not the way I feel it.”
Slot hinted at a possible review after the upcoming match, saying, “After tomorrow, we will look at the situation. There is always the possibility to return for a player.”
Salah is set to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations next Monday, leaving fans and the dressing room uncertain about his availability for Liverpool’s Premier League home game against Brighton at 15:00 GMT.
Back in England, the Reds have managed only four wins in their past fifteen fixtures, a slump that began in September and has placed Slot under increasing pressure.
Former England captain Steph Houghton agreed the timing is poor, suggesting the interview may have been pre‑planned and noting, “It probably couldn’t have come at a worse time for Liverpool… it’s poor from him. I think it does put other people in jeopardy.”
In Ghana, the controversy has sparked conversation among local fans and pundits, many of whom draw parallels with the national team’s own challenges of player‑coach relations ahead of the AFCON tournament. Ghanaian supporters on social media have expressed both disappointment and solidarity, highlighting the broader impact of star player conduct on team morale.
As the situation unfolds, the next few days will determine whether Salah and Slot can repair their relationship or if the dispute will linger into the new season.
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