“Gerrard shocked by Salah’s statement before farewell at Liverpool.”

Steven Gerrard unleashes harsh criticism following explosive statement from Mo Salah on social media: “It’s a clear sign of crisis at Liverpool!”

The bombshell dropped on social media, and Steven Gerrard did not hesitate to respond. The former Liverpool captain expressed surprise and deep concern over the content and timing of the public statement from Egyptian winger Mo Salah, who, in a rare and loaded message, made his dissatisfaction with the club’s current situation clear. In a scenario where Liverpool is going through a dark phase, Salah’s veiled criticism of coach Arne Slot has raised alarms.

Following a humiliating defeat against Aston Villa, Salah took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to challenge the Reds to return to the “heavy metal” style of football that characterized Jürgen Klopp’s successful era. Although he did not directly mention Slot, the subtext of the message leaves no doubt: Liverpool’s identity is lost, and standards have plummeted in recent months.

For Gerrard, who was commenting for TNT Sports, the timing of the publication could not have been more dramatic: there is only one game left for Salah to bid farewell to Anfield after nine years of glory. “Mo Salah rarely speaks, rarely uses social media in this way. I believe he is sending a clear signal that something is rotten in the Liverpool dressing room. The identity has disappeared, and that is hurting him deeply. I am surprised that he chose this moment to do it, with his last game approaching,” said the Reds icon.

Salah has built a reputation as a reserved player, often avoiding journalists, but when he speaks, his words have an immediate impact. Recall that in 2024, following a visible confrontation with Klopp on the sidelines during a draw with West Ham, Salah promised “fire” if he revealed details of the incident. Later, in the context of contractual uncertainty, he admitted to being “more out than in” the club, although he renewed his contract that same season.

The relationship with current coach Arne Slot has also not been peaceful. In December, the Egyptian expressed feeling “thrown under the bus” after being left out of the starting eleven during a period of poor form, highlighting the growing tension between the parties.

Gerrard offers a direct and heavy criticism: “This is a very negative sign for the coach and the entire coaching staff. The team is clearly in a delicate phase, and this public message from Salah reflects that.”

At 33, Salah is preparing for an emotional departure, with his farewell set for the home game against Brentford next Sunday. He has been a key figure in Klopp’s golden era, but the shine of the past now seems a distant memory, lost in the deep crisis afflicting Liverpool this season.

The Egyptian’s appeal is clear: Liverpool must rediscover its soul, its overwhelming football, to become the global powerhouse it once was. The lingering question is whether the club will be able to rise to this challenge before it is too late.

This article first appeared in [Apito Final](https://apitofinal.pt/).