Gerrard urges Salah to stay at Liverpool and 'reverse away' from outburst
Liverpool great Steven Gerrard believes the club still need Mohamed Salah as he urged the star forward to "reverse away" from his extraordinary outburst..
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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged Mohamed Salah to reconcile with the club after the Egyptian striker's public outburst, where he accused the club of "throwing him under the bus." Salah was benched for a recent match and subsequently omitted from the squad for the Champions League tie against Inter Milan following his critical comments.
- Gerrard advised Salah to "reverse away" from his comments, acknowledging that players sometimes act emotionally.
- Salah's remarks have fueled speculation about his immediate departure, with interest reportedly piqued in Saudi Arabia by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
- Despite signing a new contract in April, Salah has scored only four goals in 13 Premier League appearances this season, amidst a dismal run for Liverpool, who are currently 10th in the table.
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Mohamed Salah Benched at Liverpool, Criticizes Club for Being 'Thrown Under the Bus' - December 2025
Star player Mohamed Salah was benched for recent Liverpool games, including three consecutive matches, and was omitted from the squad for a Champions League tie against Inter Milan. Following this, Salah publicly criticized manager Arne Slot and the club, stating he was "thrown under the bus." The fallout has led Egyptian football fans to turn away from Liverpool matches, impacting viewership in Cairo. While Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to discuss Salah after a 1-0 win against Inter Milan, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has urged Salah to reconcile with the club. Salah's Egypt teammates have also publicly supported him ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
