“A disgrace” — Jamie Carragher tears into Mohamed Salah
“A disgrace.” | Jamie Carragher’s FULL reaction to Mo Salah’s comments
The fallout from Liverpool F.C. star Mohamed Salah’s explosive post-match interview after the Whites’ draw at Leeds continues — and on Monday Night Football, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher didn’t hold back. He described Salah’s comments as “a disgrace,” accusing the Egyptian forward of orchestrating a public dig at the club and its manager, Arne Slot, at the worst possible time. (ESPN)
🔥 What Carragher said — and why it stung
- Carragher rejected the notion that Salah’s media outburst was simply an emotional response. On the contrary, he argued it was pre-meditated: “Whenever Mo Salah stops in the mixed zone … it’s choreographed — with him and his agent — to cause maximum damage and strengthen his own position.” (ESPN)
- The former defender took particular offence at Salah’s “thrown under the bus” remark, saying the forward had, in fact, “thrown the club under the bus twice in the last 12 months.” (ESPN)
- Carragher also reminded the world that before Salah arrived at Anfield, he was “the guy who failed at Chelsea.” (Football365) He stressed that — despite his undeniable talent — even Salah couldn’t succeed alone; success requires a collective effort from teammates, the manager, and the supporters. (ESPN)
- He criticised not only the timing and tone of the interview but also questioned Salah’s commitment to helping a struggling team. At a time when the club’s form is one of their worst in decades, Carragher felt the forward should be doing everything he could to help the club, not airing grievances publicly. (ESPN)
🌪️ The wider context
Salah’s remarks — claiming he had been “thrown under the bus” and that his relationship with Slot had broken down — came after he was dropped from the starting lineup for the third game in a row following a rocky run of form. (Aawsat English)
The immediate consequence was his exclusion from the squad for Liverpool’s Champions League match against Inter Milan. (NDTV Sports)
Carragher voiced concern that Salah’s outburst might not just damage the optics — but also destabilise the dressing room and undermine the club’s collective effort at a delicate time. (Football365)
⚠️ Mixed reactions — even within the punditry
Some observers and fans have backed Carragher’s harsh words, arguing that players shouldn’t air internal frustrations publicly — especially mid-season. But others caution that Carragher may have gone too far, pointing out that Salah’s legacy at Liverpool is — for many — untouchable, and that public criticism of a current player can spark unrest in the dressing room and among supporters alike.
Interestingly, Carragher later issued a public on-air apology to Salah, acknowledging the passion behind his remarks but urging the forward to handle disputes more responsibly off the pitch. (SPORTbible)
🧭 What this means now
For Carragher, the issue isn’t just about one interview or one player — it’s about respect for the club, the manager, and the collective efforts of the squad. As he put it: hitting out publicly when the team is struggling is a “disgrace.” (ESPN)
Whether Salah redeems things on the pitch — or whether the rift grows deeper — remains to be seen. But for now, Carragher’s verdict is loud, clear, and unyielding.
