Thierry Henry’s comments on Mohamed Salah’s dramatic post-match interview have spread rapidly across social media, adding even more fuel to an already heated situation at Liverpool.
The Reds have been struggling for form in recent weeks, and Salah has not escaped criticism. Arne Slot has reacted by removing the Egyptian from his automatic starting role — a decision reflected in Salah being benched for the third straight match during Liverpool’s 3–3 draw with Leeds. He was not used at all during the game.
After full-time, Salah delivered one of the most revealing interviews of his Liverpool career. He hinted at broken promises over playing time, suggested someone inside the club had undermined him, and stated that his relationship with Slot had “collapsed.”
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Henry Shares His Honest Verdict
Speaking on CBS Sports, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry gave a candid assessment of the situation. According to him, Salah made a mistake by airing his frustrations publicly — especially during a difficult period for the team.
Henry compared the situation to his own experiences:
He explained that when he was unhappy at Barcelona, he voiced his anger privately to Pep Guardiola rather than speaking to the press.
He recalled a moment when he was dropped to the stands, yet refused to create a public scene despite being a treble-winning player the season before.
His message: even top players must accept responsibility when their performances drop.
Henry stressed that his criticism comes from respect for Salah, acknowledging the Egyptian’s achievements while insisting that timing and context are crucial.
“You protect the team first,” he said, adding that performance — not past success — determines whether a player keeps his place.
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Fans Praise Henry’s Balanced Analysis
Henry’s take has been widely applauded online. Supporters have described his comments as honest, fair, and exactly the kind of objective criticism football needs.
Many highlighted his professionalism and contrasted it with how other big names handle similar situations.
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What Comes Next for Liverpool and Salah?
Salah did not travel with the squad for their Champions League win over Inter Milan, where Dominik Szoboszlai scored a late winner from the spot.
Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday at Anfield against Brighton. Whether Salah features remains uncertain — and it could be his final appearance before he joins Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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