Jamie Carragher does not expect Mohamed Salah to play for Liverpool next season, but at the same time he called on the striker to stay until the end of the season and ensure a proper separation from the "Reds". The Egyptian was returned to the group for the match against Brighton and even recorded an assist in the final 2-0.
"I don't see how Salah will play for Liverpool next year. The question is whether we will even see him with the red team until the summer. All we know is that he is at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will end in mid-January," said the Sky Sports analyst.
"It is clear to everyone that he has a problem with Arne Slot. I have to give the manager credit because he could have easily left him out of the group for the Brighton game. He could have said they would discuss the issue after AFCON. It turned out the other way around. Slot knows that this is more important than his ego and that Salah has to play. As you saw, he contributed to the victory," Carragher continued.
"His walk around the pitch after the game was emotional and he may not be sure if it is his last time at "Anfield". If he is thinking of leaving, I urge him to think about it. There is talk of a transfer in Saudi Arabia, but nowhere else. Salah will not play for Real Madrid or Barcelona, he will be in the Saudi championship," said the former Merseyside captain.
"Liverpool are capable of reaching the FA Cup final or the Champions League in the spring. "I can't imagine Salah being in Saudi Arabia watching Liverpool in the Champions League final in Budapest," Carragher added.
"After the AFCON, he will have three months. He may not get along with the manager, but he will start some games. He will be a substitute in others, and he will not be in the group in others. He deserves more than a lap of honour. He deserves his family to come out on the pitch and for people to celebrate this event. He deserves that in his last game. Let them sort out their relationship for three months, and in the worst case, it could end beautifully. It could be at the stadium in Budapest. If he is in Saudi Arabia at that time, he will really regret it,", concluded the former international.