Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has apologised to his teammates following the backlash from his recent public comments, according to Reds midfielder Curtis Jones, as the club moves to calm growing speculation over unrest at Anfield.
Salah had sparked debate after admitting he felt “thrown under the bus” and suggesting his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had suffered. The remarks came after a difficult period for Liverpool and his omission from the starting lineup in a 3–3 draw against Leeds United on December 6, where he remained an unused substitute.
The Egyptian forward was then left out entirely for Liverpool’s Champions League win over Inter Milan, before returning as a substitute in a 2–0 Premier League victory over Brighton at Anfield.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham, Jones said Salah addressed the squad directly and took responsibility for the impact of his words. He explained that the forward apologised to the players, making it clear that he did not intend to unsettle anyone or create tension within the group.
Jones described Salah as a strong character who speaks honestly and whose frustration stems from an intense desire to win. He added that the atmosphere in the squad remained positive, stressing that Salah’s attitude has always been professional and upbeat.
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Salah went on to silence some critics with an assist for Hugo Ekitike during the Brighton win, a performance that drew loud chants of his name from the Anfield crowd. After the final whistle, he made a lap of appreciation before leaving to link up with the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite the show of unity on the pitch, Salah’s earlier comments have fueled questions about his long term future at Liverpool, particularly with reported interest from Saudi Pro League clubs ahead of the January transfer window.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher branded Salah’s remarks “disgraceful,” while ex Premier League striker Chris Sutton said the comments had caused unnecessary turmoil within the club. Slot, however, played down the situation before the Tottenham match, insisting the team had already moved on.
Jones echoed that message, admitting emotions can run high when players are left out but stressing that frustration is only a problem when it leads to disengagement. He said any comments made in the heat of the moment were never intended to damage the team, the coaching staff, or the manager.
According to Jones, the matter has been put to rest, with the squad now fully focused on rebuilding momentum, improving performances, and getting back to winning ways.
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