Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has weighed in on the recent Mohamed Salah saga, offering his straightforward thoughts on the Egyptian star’s outburst. Salah, known for his dazzling skills and goal-scoring prowess, recently found himself benched for the third match running and left out of the squad for the crucial tie against Inter Milan. His frustration spilled over, claiming that Liverpool had “thrown him under the bus.”
Gerrard, speaking on TNT Sports, made his respect for Salah clear but suggested that the forward’s comment was misguided. “I get that he’s upset about not playing, and I respect his passion,” said the former Liverpool captain. “But those comments about the club, I think he needs to step back and have a chat with the manager.”
Salah’s absence didn’t hold back the Reds at the iconic San Siro as they secured a gritty win over Inter, thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty. This victory offered some relief amidst a challenging period for Liverpool, both on and off the pitch.
The buzz around Salah’s future is heating up, especially with whispers of a connection with Egypt’s national team for the Africa Cup of Nations and even a potential move. Speculation intensified when Salah hinted that this weekend’s fixture against Brighton might be a farewell, as he’s invited his family to watch.
While manager Arne Slot sidestepped questions about Salah’s future, highlighting the team’s resilience with a short-staffed squad, it’s clear Salah’s situation is a hot topic. As fans eagerly await the weekend’s match, the question remains: is this the last time we’ll see Salah lighting up the pitch in a Liverpool shirt? Only time will tell.