Curtis Jones has revealed that Mohamed Salah addressed the dressing room to express regret after his recent public comments created tension around Liverpool.
Curtis Jones has revealed that Mohamed Salah addressed the dressing room to express regret after his recent public comments created tension around Liverpool.
According to the midfielder, the forward spoke directly to his colleagues, explaining that he did not intend to unsettle anyone and offered a personal apology to anyone who felt affected.
Jones stressed that the reaction reflected Salah’s character, describing him as upbeat and unchanged in daily interactions despite the attention surrounding the episode.
The controversy followed a candid interview in which Salah claimed he felt abandoned by the club and suggested his connection with head coach Arne Slot had deteriorated.
Those remarks came after a difficult spell for Liverpool and after the Egypt captain was left on the sidelines during a 3-3 draw away to Leeds United on 6 December.
He was subsequently omitted from the starting lineup in a Champions League victory against Inter Milan before returning from the bench in a home success over Brighton.
Against Brighton at Anfield, Salah supplied the corner that led to Hugo Ekitike’s goal, prompting supporters to chant his name throughout the stadium.
After the final whistle, he completed a circuit of the pitch in what proved to be his last club appearance before departing to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite the show of unity, his earlier statements have raised doubts about his long-term stay, particularly with interest from Saudi Pro League sides ahead of the January transfer window.
