Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has criticised Mohamed Salah for his recent interview, in which the Egyptian forward expressed frustration over his relationship with manager Arne Slot. Speaking on Match of the Day, Murphy said Salah had made the situation 'all about him' and caused problems for the team.
Murphy argued that Salah should have kept his grievances within the club rather than going public. 'You can be angry, you can be frustrated, you can be emotional,' Murphy said. 'You have to keep it in the four walls of the club. Knock on the manager's door, go and speak with the CEO or whoever. By doing what he's done, he's causing the manager and the team a problem and he's making it all about him. You just can't do it.'
Salah had told reporters after Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United that he was 'very disappointed' to be benched for the third time this season, claiming the club had 'thrown him under the bus' despite his contributions. He also hinted at a potential exit, with links to the Saudi Pro League persisting.
The 32-year-old said he had not received an explanation for his omission and felt the club had not kept promises made in the summer. 'I have done so much for this club over years, especially last season, it seems like the club has thrown me under the bus,' Salah stated.
Murphy, however, dismissed Salah's claims as an emotional response that 'doesn't really stack up', adding that other big-name players are also facing scrutiny. 'Everyone has to keep fighting for their place,' he said.
