“Real Legend – Steven Gerrard Hailed as His Verdict on the Mo Salah Saga Spreads Like Wildfire”
Mohamed Salah’s explosive comments after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United have dominated global football discussions, with everyone weighing in. But for Liverpool fans, Steven Gerrard’s view stands out above most.
When you talk about true Liverpool icons, Gerrard’s name is always near the top. The former England captain wasn’t just one of the best players of his era — he was a natural leader. And he showed that leadership again with his calm, balanced take on Salah’s remarks.
While Jamie Carragher unleashed an eight-minute rant about Salah’s outburst on Monday Night Football, Gerrard approached it with far more composure, considering both sides of the situation.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Gerrard was asked to assess the controversy — one that saw Salah claim the club had “thrown him under the bus” after being left out of three straight starting lineups. Gerrard first attempted to understand Salah’s perspective:
“He’s clearly frustrated that he’s not starting, and I understand that.
He’s not the type to accept sitting on the bench — and I respect that too.
But the comments about throwing people under the bus crossed the line. He needs to step back from that a bit.”
Gerrard then stressed that the issue now requires leadership from both Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk:
“He needs to address this with the manager. And this is where Virgil steps in and says, ‘How do we fix this — not for ourselves, but for the fans?’”
Drawing from his own experiences, the 45-year-old suggested Salah will eventually regret his emotional outburst:
“Every player loses their head at times — we’ve all had emotional moments. And when this settles, Mo will look back and think, ‘I shouldn’t have said that. I reacted too emotionally and too quickly.’”
Despite the turmoil, Gerrard stressed how vital Salah remains to Liverpool, especially after he was left out of the squad for the 1-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan:
“At the end of the day, Liverpool NEED Mo Salah — playing well, scoring goals. He’s their best player, their best finisher, and he can drag them out of this. If this carries on, it becomes a much bigger problem than people realise.”
Gerrard’s thoughtful response has been widely praised by Liverpool fans. Supporters have been split over the growing rift between Salah and the club, but the former skipper seems to have captured the mood perfectly.
On X (formerly Twitter), one fan wrote: “Fair play, Stevie. Calm, measured response. Have a word with your mate Carra.”
Another added: “Stevie supporting a fellow club legend and guiding him through a situation he helped create — that’s what real legends do.”
A third fan said: “This is how a true legend addresses the issue.”
For many supporters, every time Gerrard speaks on major moments like this, his legendary status at Liverpool only grows stronger.
One final fan summed it up: “He’s actually talking with the club’s best interests at heart.”