Curtis Jones and Arne Slot have dismissed internal tension at Liverpool, confirming that Mohamed Salah apologized to the squad for his recent conduct before joining Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has defended Mohamed Salah following recent controversies, revealing the forward apologized to his teammates for his behavior.
Jones praised Salah’s character, stating, “He apologised to us [saying], ‘if I’ve affected anybody or made you feel any sort of way, I apologise’. That’s the man that he is.”
Despite harsh criticism from pundits like Jamie Carragher and Chris Sutton, Jones maintained the squad remains united and positive.
The friction arose following Salah’s comments after the Leeds game, which sparked rumors regarding a potential move to the Saudi Pro League.
While some viewed his actions as “carnage,” Jones argued that a player’s frustration stems from a desire to contribute.
He noted, “In the moment, it might not have come out in the right way, but it’s never been to affect the team, the staff, the manager, anybody like that.”
Head coach Arne Slot has attempted to quiet the noise ahead of Saturday’s trip to Tottenham, asserting that the club has “moved on.”
The Reds are focusing on their current momentum as Salah prepares to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.
As Jones concluded, “We’re past that now and we’re gelling well as a team, playing well and starting to win games.”