Dejan Lovren stands up for Mo Salah after Jamie Carragher’s personal attack on Liverpool star

Last Updated on 9 December 2025

The civil war at Liverpool Football Club has intensified, moving from the dressing room to the television studios, and now, to social media.

Following Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview after the 3-3 draw with Leeds United, where the Egyptian King claimed he was being “thrown under the bus“, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher launched a scathing attack on Salah on Monday Night Football.

Carragher’s comments, described by many as personal and excessive, have sparked a furious reaction from the fanbase and former players alike.

Leading the defense is Salah’s former teammate and close friend, Dejan Lovren, who publicly sided with the winger as the fallout from the Arne Slot saga continues to divide the Anfield faithful.

What Jamie Carragher said about Salah in scathing personal attack

Jamie Carragher did not mince his words when addressing Salah’s mixed-zone interview, labeling the winger’s conduct a “disgrace.”

However, the critique quickly shifted from professional analysis to what many viewed as a personal attack on Salah’s legacy and character.

“You weren’t a big star before you came to Liverpool,” Carragher argued, attempting to diminish Salah’s pre-Anfield status. He went further, taking aim at Salah’s international career, stating, “You haven’t really won much for Egypt, no matter how big you are.”

Carragher accused Salah of being “choreographed” by his agent to cause “maximum damage” to the club during a low moment.

He claimed the forward is obsessed with himself, stating, “When he talks after Leeds, it’s all about me, me, me.”

The pundit concluded by suggesting that Salah, despite his legendary status, has been “embarrassing” defensively this season and is trying to get manager Arne Slot sacked.

Dejan Lovren quick to show public support for Mo Salah

While current Liverpool players have had to tread carefully—with Alisson Becker offering a diplomatic “club first” stance—former Red Dejan Lovren wasted no time in publicly backing his friend.

Shortly after Carragher’s rant aired, the Croatian defender took to X (formerly Twitter) to send a simple but powerful message. He posted: “@MoSalah ❤️”.

The timing of the post was unmistakable. In a sea of criticism and noise, Lovren’s public display of support served as a reminder that the human element of this saga is being overlooked.

It was a clear signal that while the pundits and the club hierarchy might be turning on the Egyptian, his true allies remain steadfast.

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Dejan Lovren and Salah’s friendship

Lovren’s support comes as no surprise to those who followed Liverpool during the Jurgen Klopp era.

The “bromance” between the two was a defining feature of the squad’s chemistry during their title-winning years.

From their famous “coffee dates” to their hilarious social media banter and shared drives to Melwood, Lovren and Salah were inseparable.

Even after Lovren left for Zenit St. Petersburg and later Lyon, the two remained best friends, often vacationing together and maintaining daily contact.

Lovren has frequently described Salah as more than just a teammate, citing their shared struggles and “tough life from the beginning” as the foundation of their bond.

In a moment where Salah feels isolated by the current Liverpool regime, Lovren’s loyalty highlights the deep personal connection that transcends the politics of football.

Liverpool fans turn on Carragher for his outburst

While Carragher is a club legend in his own right, his latest comments appear to have crossed a line with a significant portion of the fanbase.

Social media has erupted with criticism of the former defender, with many accusing him of having a “weird agenda” against Salah.

Majority of the supporters realise that their Egyptian King is not the problem and that Salah is being made a scapegoat.

Fans were particularly incensed by the “petty” digs at Salah’s career at Chelsea and with the Egypt national team.

One highly upvoted comment on Reddit noted, “Saying Salah was nobody is like saying Ronaldo was nobody before United… He is a star in a country of 120 million people.”

Others labeled Carragher “nasty” and “vindictive,” suggesting that his loyalty to the club’s hierarchy has blinded him to the disrespect shown to a player who has carried the team for nearly a decade.

“He just comes out looking nasty,” one fan wrote, while another added, “The Venn diagram of people who hate Carragher and people who love what he says here is a circle.”

As the club braces for life without Salah against Inter Milan, the battle lines are drawn. But if the reaction to Carragher is any indication, the fans are not ready to let their Egyptian King walk alone just yet.