Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has dropped a bombshell assessment of Mohamed Salah's future, insisting the Egyptian superstar should depart Anfield this summer following his touchline spat with incoming manager Arne Slot.
The Clash That Changed Everything
Carragher's startling comments come in the wake of Salah's very public confrontation with Slot during Liverpool's 2-2 draw against West Ham last month. The heated exchange, captured by television cameras for all to see, revealed deepening tensions between player and management.
"That should be the end for Mo Salah at Liverpool," Carragher declared with startling finality during his CBS Sports analysis. "I think it's time."
The Unraveling of a Liverpool Legend
The former Reds defender pointed to multiple factors behind his dramatic conclusion:
- Salah's visible frustration during the West Ham match confrontation
- His declining performance levels in recent months
- The arrival of a new manager seeking to imprint his philosophy
- The financial opportunity for Liverpool to cash in on their ageing star
"The fact that Salah and Slot had that reaction on the touchline, for me that's the end," Carragher emphasised, suggesting the relationship may be beyond repair.
A Changing of the Guard at Anfield
Carragher believes Liverpool stand at a crucial crossroads. With Jurgen Klopp's emotional departure and Slot's arrival from Feyenoord, the club faces a fundamental reshaping of its identity.
"The new manager is coming in - it's almost like a new start," Carragher explained. "I think it should be the end for Mo Salah at Liverpool. I know they're trying to get him to sign a new contract - I don't think that should happen."
The Financial Reality
With just one year remaining on his current deal and Saudi Arabian clubs circling with potentially massive offers, Carragher sees this summer as Liverpool's final opportunity to secure significant transfer funds for the 31-year-old forward.
"If they get an offer, I would take it," he stated bluntly, acknowledging that sentiment must give way to cold, hard business logic.
The Legacy Question
While recognising Salah's monumental contribution to Liverpool's recent success, Carragher warned that staying too long could tarnish his legendary status. The Egyptian has already cemented his place among Anfield greats, but another season of decline could see his legacy diminished.
"He's a Liverpool legend, one of the greatest attackers the club has ever had," Carragher acknowledged, before adding the crucial caveat: "but all great players come to an end."
The stage is set for a summer of intense speculation and potentially painful goodbyes at Anfield as the Slot era begins with what could be the most significant departure since Klopp's exit.
