Jamie Carragher says he isn’t surprised that Mohamed Salah issued one final shot at Liverpool boss Arne Slot, and labelled the Egyptian’s actions as “selfish”.Salah issued a statement on social media following Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa on Friday where he appeared to criticise Slot’s style of play by calling for a return of the “heavy metal football” the Reds were famous for playing under Jurgen Klopp.
The 33-year-old, who will leave Anfield in the summer, added that everyone who joins the club should accept that style and that adjusting to it “cannot be negotiable”.
Salah expressed frustration with his head coach earlier this season, claiming to have been “thrown under the bus” by Slot ahead of his departure for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Sunday Supplement takes a closer look at Mohamed Salah’s criticism of Liverpool this season and whether Arne Slot should respond to those comments
“I’m not surprised,” Carragher said on Salah’s latest comments.
“I told everybody, ‘something else will come before the end of the season. He’ll drop another bomb a little bit like Ronaldo did on the way out of Manchester United’. I thought it may come after the end of the season when he’d moved on, but no.
“Less than two years ago, I called him selfish for doing an interview and I think that rings true again. Liverpool have a really important week. They are still not fully qualified for the Champions League and it should be about Liverpool FC, not Salah FC.
“It’s vital that Liverpool make the Champions League positions, but I’m not surprised and it’s not a good look at all.”
Salah and Slot’s relationship timeline
May 20 2024: Arne Slot is announced as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement at Liverpool.
November 2024: Salah hinted for the first time he could leave the club at the end of his contract in 2025 and said he was unhappy with negotiations over a new deal
January 2025: Salah praised how quickly Slot adjusted to life in English football.
April 2025: Salah signs a new two-year contract extension as Liverpool win their 20th league title.
November 2025: After a tough start to the season, Slot drops Salah for the…
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