Jamie Carragher lays into Mohamed Salah after poor Liverpool run - 'one of the leaders'

Mohamed Salah has been criticised by Jamie Carragher

Jamie Carragher has criticised Mohamed Salahand believes the Liverpool striker ought to "come out and speak for the team" following the Reds' sixth loss in seven Premier Leaguefixtures.

Arne Slot's team suffered a 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday - a result which saw the Reds slip to 11th in the table and left them trailing leaders Arsenal by a massive 11 points.

Looking back on yet another disheartening loss and Liverpool's struggles, Carragher highlighted Salah as a player who should address the club's present circumstances, instead of skipper Virgil van Dijk.

Carragher pointed out that Salah decided to discuss his contract matters out loud last campaign, but suggested he has chosen to stay quiet whilst Liverpool endure a challenging spell.

Speaking to Sky Sports Monday Night Football, Carragher said: "I don't know. Nobody knows.

The manager sees the players every day and he can't quite fix it at the moment. We are talking about a manager who has won the Premier League.

"I think Virgil van Dijk, after the game, has come out again and spoke as he should do as the captain and called Liverpool a mess.

“I must say on the back of all these Liverpool defeats it's always Van Dijk who comes out.

"And as I have said, the captain should do that but there should be other players in that dressing room coming out and speaking for the club.

"A year ago this weekend, Mo Salah wasn't shy in coming out and speaking about his own situation, about the club not offering him a contract.

"I only ever hear Salah speak when he gets man of the match or he needs a new contract.

"I would like to see Salah come out as one of the leaders, one the legends of Liverpool, come out and speak for the team. It shouldn't always be the captain."

Salah has netted just four goals and registered two assists across 12 Premier League matches this campaign. It represents a stark contrast to his finest ever English top flight season in 2024/25, when he was directly involved in 47 goals.

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