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Could Salah Watch Liverpool's Champions League Final from Saudi Arabia? Carragher's Bold Take on a Transfer Twist

15 December 2025

Could Salah Watch Liverpool's Champions League Final from Saudi Arabia? Carragher's Bold Take on a Transfer Twist
Carragher’s blunt take on Salah’s future as Liverpool chase European glory

Carragher’s Crystal Ball on Salah’s Future

Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool ace, predicts Mohamed Salah might not be a Red next season and argues he deserves a ceremonial send‑off in his final appearance for the club. Carragher’s comments follow Salah’s criticisms of the manager and club leadership after a 3–3 draw with Leeds United, stoking transfer chatter around Anfield.

Recent Setbacks and Salah’s Response

Salah has started none of the last three matches and logged zero minutes in two of them, raising questions about his role as the season wears on. After the Leeds clash, Salah said his relationship with manager Arne Slot remains fine, but acknowledged that there are people who want him out. That perception prompted Liverpool and Slot to omit Salah from the upcoming Champions League clash with Inter Milan.

The forward did return to action against Brighton, coming on as a substitute early in the game after Joe Gomez’s injury and assisting the second goal for his team. The episode has fueled Carragher’s criticism, with the former defender arguing Salah overstepped by attacking Slot and the club leadership and urging a more constructive approach.

In a Sky Sports interview aired Monday, Carragher wondered aloud whether Salah would still be at Liverpool next season, speculating about a January exit or a summer departure and suggesting a move to the Saudi Pro League could be on the cards. He concluded by saying Salah deserves a ceremonial farewell and a scene‑stealing send‑off, with his family in attendance, while urging patience for four more months so the big moment can be celebrated properly.

Looking ahead, Carragher envisions Liverpool navigating the second half of the season toward potential final appearances in the FA Cup and Champions League, with Salah watching from the stands in Saudi Arabia as the plotlines converge. It’s a transfer soap opera that could still swing back in Salah’s favor if he and Slot find common ground before the curtain call.

Punchline 1: If Salah ends up in Saudi, at least the travel might be quicker than the transfer rumors—talk about a straight shot to drama. Punchline 2: And if he stays, we’ll still need popcorn for the soap opera that is Liverpool’s season, because the headlines are almost as catchy as his goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Carragher say about Salah's future with Liverpool?

He suggested Salah might not be with the Reds next season and that he deserves an honorary farewell if his time at the club ends soon.

Why was Salah left out of a Champions League match?

Carragher noted Salah's recent criticisms of the manager and club leadership, and Liverpool and the manager chose to exclude him from the next match against Inter Milan.

What happened when Salah played again against Brighton?

Salah came on as a first‑half substitute after Joe Gomez's injury and assisted the second goal for Liverpool.