Jamie Carragher has defended his criticism of Mohamed Salah following the forward's explosive interview after Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United. The Sky Sports pundit had branded Salah's actions a 'disgrace' and now insists he would not take back his comments.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Carragher said: 'No [when asked if he would have done anything differently]. I kept going because I kept getting asked questions about it. It was the biggest story in town for seven to ten days. I wouldn't take anything back.'
Salah told reporters he no longer has a relationship with manager Arne Slot and claimed the club had thrown him under the bus after being benched for a third consecutive game. Carragher believes the interview was premeditated to cause maximum damage.
When asked if calling it a 'disgrace' was too strong, Carragher replied: 'It was a disgrace.' He added that players with big egos often speak out but that managers should not criticise players publicly, saying: 'Can you imagine if Slot had said about Salah after the Leeds game, 'he's been awful all season'? There would be uproar.'
Carragher also suggested Liverpool may sell Salah in January if they receive the right offer, saying: 'I think if Liverpool get the money that they want, they will probably will. I think they'll think they don't want the hassle.' He expressed a desire for Salah to stay and have a better send-off.
