Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has issued a heartfelt plea for Mohamed Salah to postpone any potential move to Saudi Arabia and instead focus on securing a fitting farewell at Anfield.
Carragher's Call for a Legacy-Saving Decision
Carragher, who recently criticised Salah for claiming he was "thrown under a bus" by manager Arne Slot, has expressed his belief that the Egyptian forward will not be at the club next season. However, he has urged the 33-year-old to put his differences with Slot aside for the remainder of the campaign.
The former defender emphasised that Salah should return from the Africa Cup of Nations in late January and commit to seeing out the season. Carragher's central argument is that Salah's legendary status at Liverpool deserves a proper conclusion, rather than an abrupt mid-season departure.
The Risk of Missing Liverpool's Potential Glory
Speaking to Sky Sports, Carragher outlined the potential regret Salah might face if he leaves prematurely. "I don't see Mo Salah playing for Liverpool next season," Carragher stated. "The big thing in my mind is, are we going to see Mo Salah from now until the end of the season?"
He painted a vivid picture of the scenario Salah could face if he departs. "Liverpool in the second half of the season could get to the FA Cup final, the Champions League final. Can you imagine Mo Salah in Saudi watching Liverpool come out in Budapest in the Champions League final?"
Carragher's comments come after a turbulent week for Salah. He was dropped for Liverpool's midweek Champions League victory at Inter Milan following his public criticism of Slot. However, he returned to the starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League win over Brighton at Anfield, where he applauded the fans after the final whistle.
The Send-Off a Legend Deserves
The core of Carragher's message is a focus on legacy and recognition. He believes Salah has earned a monumental send-off from the club and its supporters.
"He deserves a guard of honour, he deserves a mosaic in the Kop," Carragher asserted. "He deserves to bring his wife and kids on the pitch in his last game and actually celebrate him for what he's done as a Liverpool player."
His final plea to the forward was clear and direct: "So put your differences with the manager aside for four months and... get this great big send-off." The appeal underscores the high stakes involved, with Salah's place in Liverpool folklore potentially hinging on how his final chapter at the club is written.
