“Disgraceful and Choreographed” – Carragher Slams Salah Over Explosive Outburst

Mohamed Salah’s weekend comments have ignited a storm around Liverpool, but it was Jamie Carragher’s blistering response that stole the headlines. The former defender accused the Egyptian of staging a calculated attack on the club at a moment of maximum vulnerability, calling the behavior “disgraceful” and “choreographed.”

Salah had spoken to reporters after being benched for Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, singling out Carragher directly and suggesting criticism was inevitable. But the club’s decision to leave him out of the travelling squad for the Champions League trip to Inter Milan has raised even more questions, and Carragher used his platform to deliver a stunning eight-minute dismantling of the forward’s stance.

The Breaking Point

Liverpool confirmed on Tuesday that Salah had been excluded from the squad heading to the San Siro. It followed a turbulent weekend in which he publicly voiced his frustration at not playing a single minute at Elland Road.

That public outburst hit a nerve. Because for Carragher—a veteran of 737 Liverpool appearances and considered one of the most influential voices around the club—this was not a moment of emotion but a strategy.

“He’s stopped in the mixed zone four times in eight years. Every time, it’s been choreographed between him and his agent,” Carragher said. “This wasn’t emotional. It was designed to cause maximum damage.”

Those words instantly raised the stakes. Salah’s contract situation, a dip in form, a tense relationship with new manager Arne Slot, and Liverpool’s worst run since the 1950s all collided in the same news cycle.

The Trigger Line

Carragher pointed to one phrase from Salah’s remarks as the real flashpoint: the claim he was “thrown under the bus.”

For Carragher, that was a step too far.

“He’s thrown the club under the bus twice in twelve months,” he argued, referring to previous public pressure Salah allegedly applied regarding new contracts and ownership decisions. “At a time when the manager and squad are struggling, he should be helping them, not adding fuel.”

Carragher even took the discussion back onto the pitch, highlighting Salah’s defensive contribution—or lack of one – ov—overer his eight seasons at Anfield.

“Imagine being Liverpool’s right-back behind him for eight years,” he said. “We accept it because he’s a superstar who’s scored 250 goals. But don’t pretend others are throwing you under the bus.”

Bigger Than One Player

One of the most striking parts of the rant came when Carragher placed Salah within the elite bracket of global stars.

He acknowledged that players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and even Salah often receive special treatment. But privilege comes with responsibility.

“These players think the success of a club is down to them. I get that—it—over drives them. But when things go badly, that attitude becomes a problem,” he said.

And Carragher made it clear that the struggles this season extend beyond one individual. Slot’s Liverpool have conceded 10 goals in three games, and Carragher suggested that when protecting a lead, the manager cannot bring on a forward who does not defend set pieces or track back. That, he said, explained Salah’s reduced minutes.

A Reminder of Where Salah Came From

Carragher’s critique also expanded to Salah’s career before Anfield and with Egypt, offering a pointed reminder that even superstars need collective support.

“Before Liverpool, he was known for failing at Chelsea. He’d never won a major trophy. Even with Egypt, as great as he is, he’s never won AFCON,” Carragher said.

His point: no elite player succeeds alone.

“You need your teammates, your manager, and your fans. He needs to remember that. After Leeds, everything he said was me, me, me.”

Legacy on the Line?

Despite the harsh tone, Carragher repeatedly stressed his admiration for Salah’s achievements. He called him a Liverpool legend whose legacy is already secure. But he questioned whether certain choices were tarnishing the final chapter of his Anfield career.

Carragher revealed the one moment this season that frustrated him most: the chance Salah refused to square for Florian Wirtz, a new signing desperate for a confidence-boosting goal.

“Be an ambassador. Roll it across for an easy tap-in. Show leadership. That moment disappointed me,” he said.

He added that older greats like Steven Gerrard or Ian Rush also declined physically late in their careers, yet their standing was never affected because they embraced the team over personal numbers.

What Happens Next?

Sources told ESPN that Salah’s omission from the Inter match was agreed upon in consultation with Manager Arne Slot. But the bigger question now is whether the Egyptian will play for the club again this season—or at all.

“I hope he does,” Carragher admitted. “He’s one of the greatest we’ve ever had. But if he keeps making statements like that, who knows?”

Liverpool find themselves in a fragile, defining moment. The team is struggling for results, the manager is under pressure, and their biggest superstar is at the center of a public firestorm.

The next chapter depends not on what is said, but on what Salah does next—and whether Liverpool still believes the relationship can be repaired before the damage becomes permanent.