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'SPOILED CHILD', 'DISRESPECTFUL' - Liverpool legends react to Mo Salah interview
Carlo Garganese
- Updated: 7 Dec 2025 11:40 GMT
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Liverpool legends and the English media have not reacted too favourably to Mo Salah's bombshell interview.
Salah stunned the football world on Saturday when he unleashed a sensational attack on manager Arne Slot and Liverpool, suggesting that he was being forced out of the club and could leave in January.
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The Egyptian legend was speaking after the 3-3 draw with Leeds where Salah was again an unused substitute.
Salah's incredible tirade has not gone down too well with a number of Liverpool legends, and the same is so with regards to the English media.
In fact, at the time of writing, it has been hard to find a single reaction that has supported Salah's complaints.
Reaction to Mo Salah’s interview
Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League hero Luis Garcia said: “It's sad to see that Salah has to come out and make that kind of statement.
“I'm not a big fan of making a statement publicly and going to the press to make a complaint about any kind of situation that happened in the dressing room or to yourself. It's a way of not showing really what you're feeling.
“The best way is to talk to your manager or your sporting director not the press. It becomes like a bomb because it's not only about you anymore, it's about what is happening to the dressing room. Apart from that, I understand he can be frustrated, he is a legend of the club and one of the most important players at the club.
“You can see he's really disappointed and frustrated. I'm not sure what can come from this, I hope they can have a talk and try to address the situation because Liverpool don't need a lot more noise around the club and the team needs to get together.”
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy added: “We know that's an emotional response that doesn't really stack up.
"Everyone has to keep fighting for their place - and keep fighting for a certain level. I don't think he's on his own. A lot of other big-name players are getting stick and some fans are turning, they are getting judged.
"It's not true. You can be angry, you can be frustrated, you can be emotional. He's done wonderful things for the football club. You have to keep it in the four walls of the club.
"Knock on the manager's door, go and speak with the CEO or whoever you might need to. Go and see the owners. Do whatever you've got to do. Express your frustration.
"By doing what he's done, he's causing the manager and the team a problem and he's making it all about him. You just can't do it. Whether you agree with him being left out or not, you don't deal with it like this."
Ex-Liverpool defender Jim Beglin sniped: "As great as he has been for the club, Salah has just thrown Liverpool under the bus."
Former Blackburn and England striker Chris Sutton blasted: "Embarrassing from Mo Salah and disrespectful to his teammates and his manager.
Daily Mail Chief Sports Writer Oliver Holt slammed: "It is possible for two things to be true at the same time: Mo Salah is a Liverpool legend whose greatness will endure and who will be mentioned in the same breath as Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Mo Salah has also reacted to being dropped for a couple of games like a spoiled child.
"Salah is no different from any other player … if a player’s form drops as Salah’s has he is the same as anyone else and has to accept being benched… but he thinks he’s too good to be benched sadly."
Commentator Guy Mowbray remarked: "I’m afraid I’m not having that from Mo Salah. It’s been clear to everyone that he’s having a dip in form. It happens to the best. Left out? Yes. Understandably. Arne Slot praised his professional attitude last week. You work to get back in. This smacks of wanting ‘an out’."
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