Jamie Carragher’s message after Inter vs Liverpool sparks reaction amid Mo Salah controversy.
After winning just once in their previous six games, Arne Slot’s Liverpool finally returned to form with a 1–0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday – achieved without Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian was left out after his explosive comments following the 3–3 draw with Leeds, and Jamie Carragher’s reaction after the San Siro win has drawn plenty of attention.
Salah had openly criticised the club at Elland Road, saying he was shocked to be benched for a third straight match: “I couldn’t believe I was on the bench again for 90 minutes. It’s the first time in my career. I’m very disappointed – I’ve given so much to this club, especially last season. It feels like they’ve thrown me under the bus. Someone wants me to take all the blame. They made promises in the summer that haven’t been kept.” His remarks irritated Carragher, who addressed the situation on Monday Night Football, and then added his thoughts on X after Liverpool’s win in Italy.
Carragher Reacts to Liverpool Win Following Salah Dig
The next few months could become highly significant for the Premier League champions, with AFCON approaching and the January transfer window opening. Questions surround whether Salah might leave despite signing a recent extension, and whether Slot’s job is in jeopardy after spending over £400m in the summer.
While Liverpool were in Italy—Dominik Szoboszlai scoring the decisive penalty—Salah watched from home and even posted a gym photo to his 19 million X followers, signalling he was still working hard despite tensions with Slot.
Although Salah is a club legend and considered one of the Premier League’s greatest players, many believe he went too far, including Carragher. Responding directly to Salah’s gym post, Carragher wrote before kickoff: “I’m not sure I’ve wanted Liverpool to win a game this much for a long time! Come on you mighty Reds!” After the victory, he replied to himself: “Get in,” with a flex emoji and a heart, celebrating the team’s success without the forward. With AFCON close, Salah’s next appearance for Liverpool remains uncertain.
Fans pushed back at Carragher online, with one saying he is letting Salah “live rent-free” in his mind, and another calling him “shameless.”
Liverpool now prepare to face Brighton on Saturday. Slot stayed tight-lipped when questioned about his relationship with Salah before the Inter match, leaving fans wondering whether reconciliation is possible ahead of another pivotal weekend.
Mohamed Salah’s 2025/26 Premier League Stats vs Liverpool Squad
Metric Output Squad Rank
Minutes 1120 5th
Goals 4 =2nd
Assists 2 =2nd
Shots per Match 2.5 1st
Key Passes per Match 2.2 1st
Dribbles per Match 0.8 3rd
Overall Rating 6.66 7th
Carragher: “I Was So Desperate for Liverpool to Win”
Szoboszlai’s late penalty secured Liverpool a place among the automatic qualifiers for the Champions League league phase, moving them to 12 points from six matches. Carragher admitted he was thrilled for Slot: “I was so desperate for Liverpool to win tonight—more so for the manager. I don’t know him well, but he’s the Liverpool manager and everyone knows what has happened recently.”
He highlighted how supporters chanted Slot’s name even at 0–0, saying the travelling fans understood the situation and were firmly backing the manager. He added that the win at such a difficult venue was crucial after their previous European defeat.
Carragher concluded: “It’s been a tough season for him. He needs to get more out of this squad, but this is a huge result for him. I’m absolutely delighted for him.”