Mohamed Salah: Outspoken, Under Fire — What’s Next for the Egyptian King?
Mo Salah Benched vs Sunderland
What Happened
After being benched for three consecutive matches, including a recent 3–3 draw at Leeds United, Mohamed Salah exploded in frustration — claiming he’s been “thrown under the bus” by his club, and signalling that his time at Liverpool might be coming to an end. (Al Jazeera)
Salah didn’t hold back:
“I have done so much for this club down the years … now I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why.” (NBC Sports)
“It seems like the club is throwing me under the bus … someone wanted me to get all the blame.” (Al Jazeera)
He also admitted his relationship with manager Arne Slot has broken down. (Sky Sports)
He hinted that his next match — at home vs Brighton & Hove Albion — could be his “goodbye” to the fans before joining his national team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. (Tribuna)
Voices From Around the Game — Pundits & Legends React
Support, but with Calls for Restraint: Steven Gerrard
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard weighed in on the saga, acknowledging Salah’s frustration — but calling parts of his public outburst “wrong.” Gerrard urged a senior figure such as captain Virgil van Dijk to step in and help mend bridges. (This Is Anfield)
“He’s obviously really upset he’s not playing … which I respect. … The couple of lines about throwing people under the bus [is] wrong.” (This Is Anfield)
The message: while emotions may be understandable, airing dirty laundry so publicly risks harming team unity.
Harsh Criticism: Jamie Carragher and Others
Not everyone was sympathetic. Veteran pundit and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher didn’t hold back. He branded Salah’s comments a “disgrace,” arguing the interview looked more like a calculated attempt to destabilize the club than a moment of frustration. (Adomonline.com)
Carragher’s view: publicly criticising the club and manager does more damage than it helps. (Adomonline.com)
Others — former players and analysts — have echoed similar sentiments, calling the public outburst selfish and damaging to the club’s environment. (MyJoyOnline)
Fan, African & National Team Support: Teammates & Country Backing Him
Meanwhile, across the football world — particularly in Egypt and among his national-team colleagues — there’s been a show of solidarity. Some called Salah a “leader and legend” and urged him to stay strong. (Al Jazeera)
One comment caught the spotlight:
“Moments like this pass — what stays is your greatness.” (Al Jazeera)
This underscores that, outside Anfield, many still see Salah’s legacy as bigger than any one controversy.
What It All Means — For Salah, Liverpool, and Fans Worldwide
For Salah: Publicly calling out his club puts his legacy on the line — but it also shows how frustrated he is. He’s gambling: speak out and risk alienation — or stay silent and accept diminished playing time.
For Liverpool: The club must decide quickly whether to mend fences or move on. The manager, captain, and senior players all have a role in calming tensions. As Gerrard and others said, leadership is crucial right now.
For Fans & African Football: Salah’s struggle and the widespread reactions highlight bigger issues — respect, player treatment, and fairness. For many fans, especially in Africa, this may be a moment of reckoning about how top players are valued and handled.
Whether Salah’s story ends with reconciliation or exit, one thing is clear: his legacy remains massive — but so too does the uncertainty surrounding it.
