“Dejan Lovren fires savage sarcastic shot at Jamie Carragher over Mo Salah”
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has once again taken aim at club legend Jamie Carragher following the pundit’s controversial remarks about Mohamed Salah earlier this week. Carragher sparked widespread outrage last Monday with an eight-minute critique of Salah, reacting to the Egyptian’s explosive post-match interview after Liverpool’s draw with Leeds United.
Many supporters felt Carragher’s comments were excessive, accusing him of a personal vendetta rather than offering impartial analysis. Among his claims, Carragher suggested that Salah frequently “threw his right-backs under the bus” during his time at Anfield, implying the winger didn’t contribute enough defensively.
The remarks quickly went viral, with fans criticizing Carragher for seemingly trying to rewrite history and diminish Salah’s significant role in Liverpool’s success. Lovren, who shared the dressing room with Salah for years and remains one of his closest friends, has emerged as one of the forward’s staunchest defenders throughout the controversy.
The former Croatia international has been vocal on social media over the past week, aggressively defending Salah. On Monday, he struck again, taking a subtle dig at Carragher over his comments.
This comes after Salah broke yet another Premier League record by providing an assist for Hugo Ekitike in Liverpool’s match against Brighton, making him the player with the most combined goals and assists for a single club in Premier League history, totaling 277 contributions. After Salah shared the milestone on social media, Lovren reposted it on X with a tongue-in-cheek caption clearly aimed at Carragher: “Not good enough Mo. You need to cover your full back.”
Lovren and Salah’s bond extends far beyond their time together at Liverpool. Over the years at Anfield, they developed a close relationship, often referring to each other as brothers and sharing numerous moments both on and off the pitch.
Lovren has consistently praised Salah’s humility, professionalism, and work ethic, challenging narratives portraying him as selfish or unwilling to defend. Even after leaving Liverpool, Lovren continues to publicly support Salah, defending him against criticism from pundits, rival fans, and even former teammates. During Salah’s contract saga last season, Lovren called for the club to meet the forward’s demands, stating he “deserves it.”
Their friendship has been especially evident during challenging times, with Lovren regularly defending Salah when he feels the Egyptian is being unfairly targeted. This latest sarcastic post is another example of Lovren’s steadfast loyalty, highlighting the strength of their relationship long after their Liverpool careers have ended.