Mohamed Salah Criticized By Former Liverpool Player After Anger Because He Was Reserved In 3 Communicable Matches

Mohamed Salah reaped criticism from former Liverpool players (Instagram/@liverpoolfc).

JAKARTA - Mohamed Salah has been criticized by Danny Murphy and Michael Owen for his explosive comments about Liverpool.

Salah surprisingly claimed that he could leave Liverpool in the January 2026 transfer window and insisted he was made a scapegoat for their poor form.

He was a substitute who was not played when Liverpool conceded an equalizer in injury time to play a 3-3 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United on Sunday, December 7, 2025, the third match in a row where he was backed up by Arne Slot.

However, Salah's decision to vent his anger after the match has been questioned.

" Tap on the manager's door, meet the owner, whatever you have to do, express your frustration. By doing this, it causes problems for the team and manager, and makes everything about him."

"You can't do it. Regardless of whether you agree with him, you won't face him like this," said former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy, on Match of the Day.

Not only Murphy, Michael Owen also criticized Salah through his social media accounts.

"I can imagine how you feel. You've been bringing this team for a long time and winning everything. However, this is a team game."

"You can't just say what you've said in public. You're going to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in a week."

"Of course you will bite your lips, enjoy representing your country, and see how the state of this country is when you return?" wrote Owen.

Salah's record 53 consecutive appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool ended last week when he was backed up against West Ham.

He has scored 250 goals in 420 appearances for Liverpool, as well as five goals in 18 appearances in all competitions this season.

Salah signed a contract extension of two and a half years earlier this year, after helping Liverpool win the Premier League last season.

However, they are currently slumped in eighth position after 15 matches with increasing pressure.

Salah is scheduled to depart to represent Egypt in the African Cup of Nations on December 15, 2025. Egypt will remain in the tournament until at least December 29, 2025. The tournament final is scheduled for January 18, 2026.

If Egypt advances until the final round, Salah will miss Liverpool's six matches. He will miss next week's away game to Tottenham Hotspur, then Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.

He will also miss Leeds United travel to Liverpool in the New Year's game, then for a trip to Fulham and Arsenal. Then, Salah will miss Burnley's visit to Anfield if Egypt qualifys for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.