Jamie Carragher calls out Mohamed Salah following latter’s tweet aimed at the former Liverpool star
Jamie Carragher responded to Mohamed Salah's claim that he is becoming 'obsessed' with him in light of the player's recent contract situation.
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Jamie Carragher issued a response to Mohamed Salah's 'obsession' taunt on social media amid Liverpool contract saga (via X)
Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher and Mohamed Salah does not have a friendly relationship. The retired player recently to Salah’s social media message pertaining to his and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation. Carragher claimed that he is more confident about Salah staying back at the club.
Three of Liverpool’s star players, skipper Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold see their contracts expire next summer. They are yet to sign a new deal, leading to speculations surrounding their future beyond the current season. Amid uncertainty, Salah has spoken about his contract situation, even stating that he is more ‘out’, than ‘in’.
Salah’s comments did not hold well with Jamie Carragher. The Sky Sports pundit went on to exclaim that the forward should not remark publicly about his contract. He also urged the forward and Alexander-Arnold to emulate Virgil van Dijk’s professionalism and silence on the subject. This, in turn, led to a social media spat between the two, with Mohamed Salah responding to Carragher most recently.
Salah took a dig at the ex-Liverpool star by taunting that he is obsessed with him. As an answer to the 32-year-old’s statement regarding his obsession, Carragher hit back by jokingly agreeing to it and making a bold claim.
I’ve always been obsessed with you. Hopefully that obsession will continue next season… That tweet there, that does give me more confidence he’ll stay.
Jamie Carragher on Mohamed Salah’s taunt (H/T Mirror)
Nonetheless, the social media banter has failed to take a hit on Salah’s impressive form. He has scored 21 goals and provided 17 assists this season. He is being linked with a move out to the Saudi PL. Meanwhile, teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold is rumored to join Real Madrid next summer.
Liverpool reportedly eyeing replacement for Mohamed Salah if contract negotiation fails
The Reds have reportedly shortlisted potential transfer options to replace Mohamed Salah amid uncertainty over the Egyptian forward’s stay beyond this season. The 32-year-old forward has entered the final stretch of his eight-year long stay at Anfield.
Liverpool is looking for a long term replacement for Mohamed Salah, who remains the club’s fourth-highest goalscorer of all time with 232 goals. Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has emerged as the number one option. The Georgian might fit in well under manager Arne Slot. Apart from the 23-year-old winger, PSV Eindhoven talent Johan Bakayoko’s situation is also being monitored.
It would be tough for any player to recreate Mohamed Salah’s impact at the club. The ex-Chelsea man had led the club to a UCL and an EPL triumph. Additionally, West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Bayern star Leroy Sane have also been shortlisted. It remains to be seen what happens at the end of the season.
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