Mohamed Salah has issued an apology to his Liverpool teammates for his recent outburst, according to Curtis Jones. The apology comes in the wake of Salah's controversial interview, where he criticized the club and his manager, Arne Slot, following a 3-3 draw with Leeds. Salah's comments sparked a heated reaction, leading to his omission from the starting lineup for Liverpool's Champions League victory over Inter. However, Jones reveals that Salah's apology was sincere and aimed at making amends for any negative impact his words may have had on his teammates.
In the interview, Jones emphasized Salah's character, stating, 'Mo is his own man and he can say his own stuff. He apologised to us and was like: 'If I’ve affected anybody or made you feel any sort of way, I apologise.’ That’s the man that he is.' Jones also addressed the potential fallout from Salah's comments, suggesting that his outspoken nature is a part of his desire to be a winner. He added, 'I get that there are certain ways you can go about things, but if a lad’s fine to just be on the bench and he doesn’t want to play and help the team, then I think that’s more of an issue.'
Since Slot's decision to bench Salah, Liverpool has gone unbeaten in five games, including a crucial win over Brighton. Jones believes that Salah's comments were not intended to destabilize the team but rather a result of frustration and a desire for improvement. He stated, 'When there’s been any sort of anger from us, including myself, it’s always been from a good place. 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. We’re past that now and we’re gelling well as a team, playing well and starting to win games.' This positive outcome has seemingly resolved the initial tension, and the team is now focused on their winning streak.
