Steven Gerrard Backs Salah Amid Controversy
Steven Gerrard urges Mohamed Salah to “reverse away” from outburst, saying Liverpool needs him.
“At the end of the day, Liverpool need Mo Salah back playing well, scoring goals because he is the best player, the best scorer...”
Steven Gerrard is urging Mo Salah to calm down and get back on track, saying Liverpool still need him. He's urging Salah to “reverse away” from his recent outburst, which saw him clash with manager Arne Slot and the club hierarchy.
Salah's been going through a rough patch, and it seems like the pressure's getting to him. He accused the team of “throwing him under the bus” after being left on the bench against Leeds, and now he's been dropped for the Inter Milan game. But Gerrard's backing him, saying he's still a vital part of the team.
“He's obviously really upset he's not playing, which I respect,” former Liverpool captain Gerrard told TNT Sports.
“A couple of lines about throwing people under the bus, wrong. Need to reverse a little bit away from that, to deal with that with the manager.”
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher slammed Mohamed Salah's comments as a “disgrace,” saying the forward had tried to throw the club under the bus. On the other hand, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard urged Salah and manager Arne Slot to put their differences aside for the sake of the team. Gerrard believes Salah's comments were hasty and emotional, and hopes he'll reconsider and work things out with the manager.
“I've seen this and I've lived it with (Luis) Suarez when he fell out with Brendan (Rodgers) face to face. I've been there and done it myself. I did the Salah statements in 30 seconds against (Manchester) United and got sent off,” he explained.
“So no one's perfect and we've all had head loss as players, where we've done emotional things,” said Gerrard, “who hoped Salah would eventually realise he had been a "bit emotional and a bit hasty.”
Mohamed Salah's explosive comments have fueled speculation about his future at Liverpool, with reports suggesting he could leave Anfield in January despite signing a lucrative contract extension in April. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward has been training alone in Liverpool's weights room, sparking further speculation about his intentions.
"At the end of the day, Liverpool football club need Mo Salah back playing well"
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Steven Gerrard gives his take on Mo Salah's comments and his current situation at Liverpool 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/SGMcBV0jPV
Salah's remarks have attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, with the kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF) expressing its determination to acquire him. A source close to the PIF revealed that they will do “whatever it can” to secure Salah's services, with both loan and permanent transfer options being considered.
Gerrard pointed out that disagreements between players and management are nothing new in football, and it's all part of the game. He's been around long enough to know that these things can be worked through, and he's urging Salah and the Liverpool management to do just that – sort things out and move forward.
Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool needs Mohamed Salah back playing well and scoring goals, saying, “At the end of the day, Liverpool need Mo Salah back playing well, scoring goals because he is the best player, the best scorer, and he will help them get out of this. If this goes on, this is bigger than what we all know and what we see.” Gerrard's comments come after Salah's explosive outburst, where he accused the team of “throwing him under the bus.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot is trying to shift the focus to his current team, saying, “the ones that are here, they deserve all the credit” after Dominik Szoboszlai's late penalty secured a win against Inter Milan. Salah, who is currently facing uncertainty over his future at Liverpool, is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations after next weekend's home Premier League match against Brighton.
An unused substitute at Leeds, Salah told reporters at Elland Road: “I said many times before that, I had a good relationship with the manager and all of a sudden we don't have any relationship.
“I don't know why but it seems to me, how I see it, that someone doesn't want me in the club.”
Mohamed Salah's explosive comments come as no surprise, given his and Liverpool's dismal season so far. The Egyptian forward has been instrumental in Liverpool's past successes, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph, but his current form has been a major concern. Salah has scored just four goals in 13 Premier League appearances this season, and Liverpool currently sits 10th in the table.
Salah's struggles have sparked speculation about his future at Anfield, with Saudi Arabia reportedly interested in acquiring him. The 33-year-old has been training alone in Liverpool's weights room, fueling rumors about his intentions. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged Salah to “reverse away” from his comments and work with manager Arne Slot to resolve their issues.
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