Salah vs Carragher: Johnson Demands Silence and a Private Fix for Liverpool’s Sideshow

Squabble goes public, but the solution should stay private

Glenn Johnson, the former Liverpool right-back, has urged an end to what he calls the farce surrounding Mohamed Salah and former captain Jamie Carragher.

Johnson argues the public dispute is harming the team under manager Arne Slot and should be resolved behind closed doors rather than in the headlines.

Salah’s absence and the latest flare-up

Salah was not in the matchday squad for Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan on Tuesday, amid uncertainty over his future at Anfield and growing friction with the Dutch coach.

Salah named Carragher in a recent interview, triggering a sharp response from Carragher who branded Salah’s 33-year-old self as a 'disgrace' in a renewed clash.

Johnson told the Liverpool Echo that while the emotion is rooted in respect for Salah, public blows do not help Liverpool or its cause.

He added the disagreement should stay in the dressing room, where players and staff can speak freely and still come back as teammates.

There's a sense that the issue is hurting the club emotionally, Johnson said, and the public airing is counterproductive.

Each side should have space to air views privately before resuming work, Johnson warned; the current spotlight serves no one and risks undermining performance.

In closing, he stressed that while fans are justified in wanting clarity, private resolution is best for Liverpool to move forward.

Punchlines: If this soap opera keeps playing out in public, Klopp might start selling popcorn at the dressing room door. Sniper-approved humor: the only thing sharper than Salah's touch is the club's PR strategy.

Maybe the players should install a mute button for post-match interviews—though that would require Salah to find the off switch first.