Jamie Carragher has hit out at 'selfish' Mohamed Salah for threatening to make Liverpool's promising season all about him with his contract bombshell.
The Egyptian striker, whose contract expires this summer, used the aftermath of the Reds' win against Southampton to speak out about not receiving a new offer from Liverpool chiefs. It leaves his future in an uncertain position with foreign clubs set to open free transfer talks in January.
Carragher has taken Salah to task for his comments, especially given Liverpool's ongoing battle for the Premier League title under new boss Arne Slot.
Speaking on Sky Sports, the former Reds defender said: “Of course there have been discussions, yes. There is clearly a big difference in valuation at the moment. Whatever Mo Salah and his agent value themselves for, whether that be financially or in terms of contract length, and what Liverpool are doing.
“The reason Liverpool haven't offered a contract yet is because Mo Salah will turn it down, so they're still in talks, I'd like them to meet halfway.
“But I have to say that I am very disappointed in Mo Salah. That interview last night after the game if it comes out. Liverpool has Real Madrid during the week and Manchester City at the weekend. That's the story for Liverpool at the moment.
“Mo Salah, we are all aware, especially the local reporters are in Liverpool, that in the seven years he has been at the football club he has been put in the mixed zone twice. That is his right and that is absolutely fine, but he decided to quit for the third time at Southampton because of winning the match and releasing it.
“The most important thing for Liverpool Football Club this season is not the future of Mo Salah, not the future of Virgil van Dijk and not the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The most important thing is that Liverpool win the Premier League, that is more important than any player.
“And if he continues to comment and his agent continues to post cryptic tweets, that's selfish. That is thinking about themselves and not about the football club.”
Salah will look to continue his good form in the coming week with two tough games. The Reds take on Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday, ahead of a showdown with title rivals Manchester City in the Premier League.
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