Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has publicly challenged Mohamed Salah to break his silence and address the team's alarming dip in form, following a damning assessment from captain Virgil van Dijk.
Van Dijk's 'Mess' Admission
The call for leadership comes in the wake of a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, a result that marked a shocking sixth loss in seven Premier League fixtures for the struggling giants. Following the match, a visibly frustrated Van Dijk did not mince his words, stating that the team was a 'mess' and branding their recent performances as 'unacceptable'.
The Dutch defender urged his teammates to show more anger and take responsibility for the club's current predicament, which sees them languishing far below their usual standards.
Carragher's Challenge to Salah
In response, fellow Liverpool icon and now-pundit Jamie Carragher has turned the spotlight onto Mohamed Salah. Carragher questioned why the Egyptian forward, a senior figure and one of the team's most influential players, has remained quiet during this crisis.
Carragher pointedly contrasted Salah's current silence with his vocal public stance during last season's contract negotiations. 'I only ever hear Mohamed Salah when he’s man of the match or needs a new contract,' Carragher remarked, suggesting a disparity in the player's willingness to speak out.
He implied that as a leader, Salah should be showing the same urgency now, during a team-wide struggle, as he did when his own personal terms were on the line. Carragher expressed concern that other players are being left to speak for the club in its time of need.
Potential AFCON Absence Looms
Compounding Liverpool's issues is the looming absence of their star attacker. Mohamed Salah could miss up to eight matches for Liverpool due to his participation in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
This potential unavailability places even greater importance on his leadership and impact in the immediate fixtures ahead, making his voice and performance more critical than ever for a team desperate to reverse its fortunes.
