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| Jamie Carragher |
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has publicly apologised to Mohamed Salah after describing the forward as a “disgrace” and suggesting he was attempting to force manager Arne Slot out of the club. The apology came live on air during CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage, following intense backlash over Carragher’s initial remarks.
The controversy erupted after Salah gave a recent interview openly criticising both Liverpool and manager Arne Slot, further heightening tensions at Anfield. Carragher’s strong reaction to that interview added fuel to the fire, drawing widespread criticism from fans and pundits alike.
Carragher’s On-Air Apology
During the broadcast, former Manchester City defender Micah Richards encouraged Carragher to retract his earlier comments. Carragher agreed and addressed Salah directly on air:
“Mo, I apologise I have upset you. I love you as the Liverpool player, but you just need to behave yourself off the pitch.”
This public apology marks a significant turn in a saga that has dominated headlines this week, though it remains unclear whether Salah will respond or accept the gesture.
Salah Absent Amid Continued Tensions
Notably, Salah was left out of Liverpool’s squad entirely for their crucial Champions League match against Inter Milan at San Siro—a match Liverpool won 1-0 through a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty.
The club has offered no official explanation for Salah’s omission, but it follows directly from the fallout of his candid interview and the subsequent reaction from figures like Carragher.
Despite his absence, Liverpool delivered what many considered their most disciplined performance of the season, earning praise from Arsenal legend Thierry Henry:
“I liked the way Liverpool played and how Arne Slot stopped Inter from playing, his tactics were on point. That was a proper Liverpool performance. I didn’t know they had it in their locker.”
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| Mohamed Salah |
What This Means for Liverpool and Salah
The public airing of grievances—first by Salah, then by Carragher, and now this apology—highlights the strained atmosphere around the club during a challenging period. Before Tuesday’s win, Liverpool had lost nine of their previous twelve matches.
While the victory revives their hopes of automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds, the larger question of Salah’s future and his relationship with the manager remains unresolved.
Carragher’s apology may ease some of the external noise, but the internal dynamics between Salah, Slot, and the Liverpool hierarchy will ultimately determine how this chapter ends for one of the club’s modern greats.
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