Mohamed Salah’s recent public comments about his situation at Liverpool have prompted a response from former midfielder Danny Murphy and highlighted growing tensions at the club. After being an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds, Salah said he felt he had been “thrown under the bus”. Liverpool’s current league position has only intensified the spotlight as the team have dropped points in four of their last five Premier League games and are eighth in the table.
Murphy criticized Salah for “making it all about him” and advised that such matters remain confidential. He suggested that Salah take up his concerns privately with manager Arne Sloto or the Liverpool hierarchy, stressing that public comments could present further challenges for both the manager and the team.
“Knock on the manager’s door, see the owner, whatever you do, express your frustration,” Murphy said on Match of the Day.
“By causing a problem for the team and the manager and making it all about him.
“You can’t do that. Agree with him, don’t say it like that.”
Salah, 33, has not started in Liverpool’s last three games and is set to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations from December 15, potentially keeping him out until the final on January 18.
Liverpool are reportedly considering their options over Salah’s future, with Saudi clubs expressing an interest in signing the forward, according to BBC Sport sources. However, Salah remains under contract and the club retain control over any transfer decisions over the coming period.
Murphy acknowledged Salah’s emotional reaction to being left out of the starting line-up, but says those feelings are best managed in a club environment rather than through public statements.
“Everybody has to fight for their spot and perform at a certain level,” Murphy said.
“A lot of other big-name players are getting the ball and the fan base is kind of turning against them. They’re all being judged.”
Despite the turmoil, Murphy believes the situation could be resolved if emotions cool down and internal dialogue continues. The club’s attitude and Salah’s willingness to get involved constructively could decide the outcome as Liverpool look to stabilize on and off the pitch.
Looking ahead, Murphy hopes that if Salah leaves at the end of the season, he will be given a fitting farewell for his contributions at Anfield, but warns of the risk of things getting worse if a solution is not found.
“I think he’s going to play again,” Murphy said.
“I think he will have time to settle in. Everyone will want a legend like Salah to cope well with a beautiful send-off, maybe at the end of the season, like great players have had in the past.”
“I hope it doesn’t end badly because of everything he’s given, but there’s always a chance if he’s adamant.
“Liverpool are responsible for what happens because they got his contract. But if he is adamant that he wants to leave, maybe we will see something in January.”
– The end
Published on:
December 7, 2025
