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Does Jamie Carragher have a personal problem with Mohamed Salah? Liverpool fans think so
Last Updated on 25 November 2025
Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has once again ignited a fierce debate among the Anfield faithful following his latest comments on Monday Night Football.
As the Reds suffer through a shocking collapse in form — capped by a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest — Carragher singled out Mohamed Salah for criticism over his silence in the media.
And for many Liverpool supporters, this feels like déjà vu.
Carragher has criticised Salah several times in recent years, and fans are now openly questioning whether the former defender holds a personal issue with the most iconic and influential Liverpool player of the Premier League era. His latest comments have turbocharged that conversation, placing intense scrutiny on Salah’s leadership and, perhaps more importantly, on Carragher’s motives.
The core of Carragher’s MNF criticism
The controversy erupted after Liverpool suffered a sixth defeat in seven league matches — a run Carragher described as “embarrassing” and “unacceptable.” While captain Virgil van Dijk repeatedly fronted the cameras to admit the club was in “a mess,” Carragher sharply pointed the finger at Salah instead.
“I only ever hear Salah speak when he gets man of the match or when he needs a new contract,” Carragher said on MNF. “He should come out and speak for the team. He’s a leader, he’s a legend — it shouldn’t always be the captain.”
The timing of the critique raised eyebrows. Carragher has previously accused Salah of “selfishness” during the winger’s contract saga in 2024, when the forward openly discussed his future amid negotiations. Now, in 2025, Carragher is criticising him for not speaking.
To many supporters, the contradiction is glaring.
A pattern of public scrutiny — or something deeper?
When examining Carragher’s history of comments about Salah, a clear pattern emerges — one that fuels the theory of an underlying agenda.
Contract Saga (2024)
Carragher slammed Salah for discussing his future publicly, branding it “selfish” and claiming it destabilised the squad.
Ballon d’Or Debate (2025)
The pundit appeared to downplay the importance of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) when discussing Salah’s Ballon d’Or credentials — a remark that forced a public apology after backlash.
Current Crisis (2025)
Carragher now blames Salah for not speaking to the media, despite senior players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, and Andy Robertson also remaining silent.
It is this inconsistency that has strengthened the belief — especially online — that Carragher’s criticism of Salah goes beyond normal punditry and borders on personal.
Fan backlash: “It’s an agenda. plain and simple.”
The reaction on social media was instant and overwhelmingly pro-Salah.
Within minutes of the broadcast, hundreds of Liverpool fans took to X (Twitter), accusing Carragher of:
- “Having a personal issue”
- “A weird obsession”
- “Deep-rooted bigotry”
- “Overcompensating to look neutral”
Many supporters argue that Carragher often appears harsher on Salah than any other Liverpool player — past or present. Others believe he goes out of his way to publicly critique the Egyptian in an attempt to appear unbiased as a pundit, especially given his close association with the club.
But the biggest frustration is Carragher’s shifting narrative:
- In 2024, he attacked Salah for speaking too much.
- In 2025, he’s attacking him for not speaking enough.
For many fans, the only constant is Carragher’s criticism of Salah.
Why Carragher’s remarks hit harder this time
Liverpool are in crisis. Morale is low, results are spiralling, and pressure on the squad is at its peak. In such a fragile moment, publicly attacking the club’s all-time Premier League top scorer feels — to supporters — unnecessary and unfair.
Salah, unlike many players, rarely engages in public controversies. He speaks selectively and usually only when he feels it is necessary. The claim that he must speak during a crisis is debated even among pundits, with many arguing that a player’s performance matters more than his press duties.
Yet Carragher framed Salah’s silence as a leadership failure — a stance that fans found both inflammatory and misplaced.
Has Salah not been vocal? The reality
Contrary to the narrative, Salah has spoken publicly during key moments of his Liverpool career:
- After the 2024 title challenge collapse:
- During AFCON departure and return
- Following his injury struggles
- On multiple occasions during club events and charity initiatives
Salah is not a media-first personality — but he is not absent either. In fact, he ranks among Liverpool’s most engaged players, specially on social media.
The impact he makes with his posts on X is huge, as recently witnessed where he called out UEFA’s hypocrisy.
Salah also publicly fired back at a Liverpool fan who made a disrespectful post about his former teammates Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.
This makes Carragher’s comments feel even more targeted.
Is this really about leadership — or legacy?
One core theory circulating among fans is that Salah’s global superstar status has surpassed Carragher’s own footballing legacy — and that may subconsciously influence the pundit’s tone.
Carragher is revered as a club legend, but Salah is a global icon whose achievements, records, and influence extend far beyond Anfield. Every goal he scores, every milestone he reaches, only enhances his claim as one of the greatest players ever to wear the Liverpool badge.
For supporters, Carragher’s persistent criticism feels less like analysis and more like a reluctance to fully embrace Salah’s place in Liverpool history.
The Mo Salah agenda: Myth or Reality?
Whether deliberate or not, Carragher’s repeated public call-outs have undeniably created a perception problem for him. And in the court of public opinion, perception often matters more than intent.
What is clear is this:
- Carragher has criticised Salah more frequently and more forcefully than any other Liverpool superstar.
- His narrative around Salah has shifted over time to fit the moment.
- Fans overwhelmingly reject his latest remarks.
For many, the question now is no longer “Is Salah wrong?”
It’s “Why is Carragher always pointing the finger at him?”
Until the pundit addresses this recurring pattern directly, the theory of a personal issue, or at least a subconscious bias, will only continue to grow.
