In a stunning and emotionally charged interview, Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has publicly criticised club legend Jamie Carragher and strongly hinted his time at Anfield could be nearing an abrupt end.
A Rift with the Club and a Pundit
The 33-year-old Egyptian superstar, who was benched for a third consecutive match during Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds on Sunday 7 December 2025, approached waiting media to voice his profound frustration. Salah claimed the club had thrown him "under the bus" and made him a scapegoat during a poor run of form that has seen the Reds lose six of their last seven Premier League games.
Central to his grievances was his relationship, or lack thereof, with manager Arne Slot and a sense that promises made to him had been broken. However, Salah also took direct aim at former defender and prominent Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.
"The Legs Have Gone" - A Comment That Stung
Salah specifically referenced Carragher's recent criticism, where the pundit suggested the player's "legs were gone" following a dip in form this season. Despite signing a lucrative two-year contract just last April, Salah has managed only five goals in all competitions this term.
"I know the club too well, I have been here many years," Salah said. "Tomorrow Carragher is going to go for me again and again and that’s fine." This pointed remark highlights a long-running, tense dynamic between the player and the analyst.
A Legendary Status Questioned
Salah's anguish is compounded by his monumental contributions to the club. He is Liverpool's third-highest all-time scorer with 250 goals and equalled a Premier League record last season by being involved in 47 goals (29 scored, 18 assisted). Being omitted from the starting lineup is a new experience; before this recent spell, he had never been left out for two consecutive matches.
"The respect, I want to get. I don't have to go every day fighting for my position because I earned it," he asserted. "I am not bigger than anyone but I earned my position."
An Uncertain Future at Anfield
The interview took a dramatic turn towards the end, casting severe doubt on Salah's immediate future. He suggested he would wave goodbye to fans during next week's match against Brighton and was uncertain what would happen after the upcoming African Cup of Nations tournament.
This explosive intervention from one of the modern era's most iconic Liverpool players throws his situation at the club into unprecedented turmoil and sets the stage for a tense period ahead for all involved at Anfield.
