Jamie Carragher issues a worrying Mohamed Salah prediction that Liverpool supporters desperately hope won’t come true.
Jamie Carragher has delivered a bleak forecast about Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool, one that is sure to unsettle supporters. Although the Egyptian still has 18 months left on his contract after signing a two-year extension last April, speculation around his long-term role at Anfield has intensified following recent events.
Attention was drawn to Salah’s situation after his outspoken post-match interview following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds, during which he admitted he has “no relationship” with head coach Arne Slot. That match marked the third in a run of five consecutive games in which Salah did not start, including being left out of the squad entirely for last week’s Champions League victory over Inter Milan. It is the first time in his eight-and-a-half years on Merseyside that he has been sidelined for such a prolonged period purely by managerial choice.
Carragher believes Salah’s time at Liverpool may be nearing its end. The winger appeared as a substitute in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton — his final appearance before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations — and the former Reds defender doubts the 33-year-old will fulfil the remainder of his contract.
Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Carragher said he does not expect Salah to still be a Liverpool player next season. He questioned how involved the forward will be for the rest of the campaign, pointing out that AFCON will keep him away until mid-January and suggesting there is a clear rift between the player and the manager.
Carragher also urged Salah not to seek a move away in January, should that option be under consideration.
Liverpool fans are well aware that Salah’s legendary Anfield career is approaching its final chapter — the uncertainty lies in how soon that farewell will arrive. The dream scenario would see him complete his contract and receive a fitting send-off in May 2027. The fear, however, is that the Brighton match could prove to be his last appearance before a potential January exit after AFCON.
While such a swift departure seems unlikely, the weeks following his return from international duty could offer vital clues. If Salah reclaims a regular starting role and recaptures last season’s form, there would be little incentive for him to leave. But if he continues to find himself on the fringes, a summer exit may become a real possibility.
What remains unquestionable is the affection Liverpool supporters still have for Salah. The reception he received at Anfield on Saturday underlined that bond, and fans will hope that such unwavering support convinces him to remain committed to the club for at least the remainder of his contract — despite Carragher’s troubling prediction.
