(DDM) – Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has reportedly reaffirmed his commitment to the club despite ongoing tensions with manager Arne Slot, according to former striker Daniel Sturridge.
DDM gathered that Salah has been at the centre of controversy at Anfield after being dropped for several matches, including the squad that defeated Inter Milan, a move the Egyptian forward reportedly saw as disrespectful.
Speaking as a pundit on Amazon Prime, Sturridge revealed that he personally spoke with Salah about his future at Liverpool.
“Mo has told me, ‘I love this football club. I don’t want to leave this club. This is where I want to be,’” Sturridge quoted Salah as saying.
Sturridge added that, despite Salah’s firm stance, further discussions between the player and the manager may be necessary to resolve underlying tensions.
The ongoing friction comes as Salah prepares to join Egypt for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, keeping him temporarily away from club duties amid speculation about his relationship with Liverpool’s coaching staff.
Meanwhile, the situation intensified following comments from Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who labelled Salah a “disgrace” during a recent interview, sparking controversy across European sports media.
Carragher later issued an apology on Tuesday, but his remarks provoked a strong response from Ahmed Elmohamady, Salah’s compatriot and former Aston Villa defender.
Elmohamady took to his 𝕏 account to defend Salah, describing Carragher’s criticism as insulting and unjustified given the forward’s remarkable career achievements.
He wrote: “Right, Jamie, you’re a disgrace. Salah completely rewrote his story through hard work, humility, and world-class performances.
He didn’t ‘fail’ at Chelsea; he was never given the chance. He went to Italy, rebuilt himself, then came to Liverpool and became a Premier League legend, Egypt’s greatest ever player, and one of the most consistent forwards of his generation.”
Elmohamady further praised Salah’s impact on African football, noting that the forward played a pivotal role in qualifying Egypt for two World Cups after a long absence, and earned global recognition for his performance and consistency.
He added pointed criticisms of Carragher, highlighting that Salah’s accomplishments overshadow those of many former defenders, reinforcing the forward’s status as one of the world’s elite players.
Salah’s public silence on the matter contrasts with Elmohamady’s defence, but insiders suggest the forward remains focused on football and representing Egypt, while Liverpool officials are said to be exploring internal discussions to smooth relations with the manager.
Observers say the episode underscores broader tensions in football between players, management, and media commentary, demonstrating the high stakes of club politics and the global scrutiny faced by top athletes like Salah.
Fans of both Liverpool and Egypt are closely following developments, hopeful that the club and player can reconcile differences ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations and the remainder of the Premier League season.
