Mohamed Salah Struggles to Connect with Liverpool Fans, Klopp Admits
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has launched another attack on Mohamed Salah, despite the Egyptian star recently reconciling with manager Arne Slot and returning to Liverpool's squad. The ongoing feud between the TV pundit and Liverpool's top scorer continues to escalate, even after Carragher previously apologized to the player.
The tension stems from Salah's public complaints after Liverpool's match against Leeds United at Elland Road. Carragher wrote in his Telegraph column that if Salah's goal was to weaken Slot's position through his grievances, the Egyptian international should now admit his actions backfired.
Carragher went further, claiming Salah doesn't fully understand Liverpool fans' psychology. "When choosing between a title-winning manager at Anfield and a title-winning footballer, the manager always wins," he wrote.
This latest criticism comes despite Salah and Slot appearing to patch things up. The Egyptian forward is back in the squad for today's match against Brighton, suggesting any internal issues have been resolved.
But here's what makes this situation particularly interesting: Salah had predicted Carragher's attacks after the Leeds game. The Liverpool star said the former defender would come after him, and that's exactly what happened - multiple times, even after Carragher's public apology.
The dispute highlights the complex dynamics at Liverpool, where a club legend turned pundit continues to publicly criticize one of the team's most important players. For Liverpool fans, it creates an uncomfortable situation where they're watching two figures closely associated with their club engage in what's becoming a very public war of words.
Carragher's position as a TV analyst gives him a platform to voice these criticisms, but it also puts him in a delicate spot. His role requires honest analysis, but his history with Liverpool means his words carry extra weight when discussing current players.
The timing is also notable. Liverpool appears to be moving forward under Slot's management, and having key players like Salah back in the fold should be positive news. Instead, the focus remains on this personal conflict between a former player and a current star.
Sara Khaled