Salah vs. Liverpool: Inside the Bombshell Interview That Has Divided the Football World

The Interview That Shook Anfield

It was the interview no one saw coming. In a stunning public outburst, Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah has claimed he feels “thrown under the bus” by the club, revealing a complete breakdown in his relationship with the manager.

With the January transfer window looming and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just a week away, the timing couldn’t be more explosive. Is this a calculated exit strategy, or the desperate plea of a club icon who feels betrayed?

The Accusations: “I Don’t Know Why This Happened”

Salah didn’t hold back. Speaking candidly, he highlighted three major grievances that suggest his time at Merseyside is nearing a bitter end:

• Broken Promises: Salah claims the club made “a lot of promises” in the summer that have not been kept.
• The Manager Rift: He revealed that while he had a good relationship with the manager initially, “all of the sudden, we don’t have any relationship”.
• Scapegoating: After being benched for three consecutive games, Salah feels he is being unfairly blamed for the team’s slump in form.

The Backlash: Wayne Rooney & Michael Owen React

The football world has reacted with shock, and former rivals have been some of the harshest critics.

Wayne Rooney: “He Is Destroying His Legacy”

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney did not mince his words. Speaking to the BBC, Rooney argued that Salah’s public outburst was unacceptable for a team player.

• Rooney’s Verdict: “If I was one of his teammates, I wouldn’t be happy at all… He is absolutely destroying his legacy at Liverpool.”
• The Solution: Rooney suggested the manager needs to show authority, telling Salah: “You are not traveling with the team… Take yourself off to AFCON.”

Michael Owen: “Bite Your Lip”

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen was more sympathetic but equally critical of the tactics. He tweeted that while Salah has “carried this team for a long time,” football is a team game, and he should have kept his grievances private.

The Reality Check: Are Salah’s Legs Gone?

Critics say Salah was dropped because of performance. Salah says he’s being scapegoated. What do the stats say?

Sky Sports analyzed Salah’s work rate, and the results are surprising.

The Truth: Salah is actually running more this season than last. His effort hasn’t dropped, but his output (goals and assists) has plummeted. He is working harder, but producing less—a classic sign of a team system failing a striker, or a striker fighting against time.

What Happens Next?

This saga isn’t ending soon. With the January transfer window opening in weeks, this interview feels like a “come and get me” plea to other clubs.

However, the fans remain on his side. Social media sentiment suggests that to the Anfield faithful, Mo Salah is “gold-plated” and untouchable. They back their star man over the management.

As Salah heads to AFCON with Egypt next week, Liverpool faces a massive decision: Do they try to repair the bridge, or cash in on their greatest modern legend before it gets even uglier?

Do you agree with Rooney? Has Salah ruined his legacy? Let us know in the comments!