Jamie Carragher slams 'selfish' Mohamed Salah for dropping another bomb on Liverpool
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Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher didn't mince his words when analyzing Mohamed Salah's fiery social media post that hit out at Reds coach Arne SlotJamie Carragher is never shy about criticizing Mohammed Salah(Image: Getty Images)It was inevitable that former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher would respond to Mohammed Salah's lengthy social media post that subtly criticized coach Arne Slot.Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football ahead of Arsenal vs Burnley, Carragher admitted that he "wasn't surprised" by Salah's statement and he always knew "another bomb" was coming from the three-time Premier League Player of the Year winner. Carragher went on to compare Salah's recent comments to those Cristiano Ronaldo made on his exit from Manchester United, before calling the Egyptian international "selfish."“On this show less than two years ago, I called him selfish for doing an interview, and that rings true again," the ex-Reds defender said.READ MORE: Arne Slot agreement reached on his future at Liverpool after Mohamed Salah statementREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Diomande confirms decision, Salah and Slot fallout"Liverpool have a really important week this week, still not qualified for the Champions League, and it should be about Liverpool FC, not Salah FC, but unfortunately, it’s going to be about Mohamed Salah," Carragher added.Last Friday's 4-2 loss to Aston Villa means Liverpool must get a win against Brentford on Sunday at Anfield to confirm a top-five finish and Champions League places.Now, sixth place in the Premier League table could also become a gateway into the premier European competition if Aston Villa beat Freiburg in the Europa League Final on Wednesday.
The nine-year Reds veteran posted a lengthy statement on X, admitting the club's recent form is "painful" and that he wants to see Liverpool return to "heavy metal football."I have witnessed this club go from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions." Salah wrote. As I’ve always said, qualifying to next season’s Champions League is the bare minimum and I will do everything I can to make that happen."Carragher added that he thinks Salah's statement guarantees that the Egyptian will play over the weekend against Brentford because "If he doesn’t give him the send-off, I think the fans will turn on Arne Slot even more."Jamie Carragher doesn't think Arne Slot is in a position of strength(Image: Getty Images)"Now, if playing Mo Salah at the weekend gives Liverpool the best chance of winning the game, you have to pick him," Carrahger said of Sunday's must-win matchup."I’ve criticized Mo Salah in the first answer about being selfish.
Arne Slot can’t be selfish, and he has to think of the club, what’s best for the club. Arne Slot might think to play the players who will be here next season, and we bring Mo Salah off the bench, I am not sure," he posited.“Arne Slot is not in a position of great strength at Liverpool, and that’s why Salah made his comments.