Thierry Henry’s analysis of the Mohamed Salah situation

December 11, 2025 Oliver Obel

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Thierry Henry offered a sharp assessment of Mohamed Salah’s recent comments during CBS Sports Golazo’s Champions League coverage on Tuesday, adding fresh weight to a story that has dominated Liverpool’s week. Henry appeared alongside Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and host Kate Abdo as the panel reacted to a wave of scrutiny surrounding the forward.

Reports paint a picture of discontent

Salah’s frustrations became public after Liverpool’s Premier League draw with Leeds.

According to BBC Sport and The Guardian, the 33-year-old felt he had been “thrown under the bus” following a third consecutive match in which manager Arne Slot left him on the bench. Both outlets also reported that Salah believed his relationship with Slot had deteriorated and that he hinted he might address supporters after next week’s home fixture against Brighton.

These developments come during a turbulent stretch in Liverpool’s season, marked by inconsistent form and adaptation to Slot’s evolving tactical approach.

Henry: “That’s not when you air it out”

Henry stressed that Salah’s track record was not in question but argued the forward chose the wrong moment to speak publicly.

“You do not talk about your personal situation openly when your team is struggling,” he said on CBS. Henry described similar frustrations earlier in his own career but noted that all of his confrontations with coaches took place privately, not in the media.

He added that coaches ultimately judge players on current performance rather than past achievement, and that going public risks inflaming tension when the squad is already under strain.

Richards asks: How does a superstar cope with being dropped?

Micah Richards pushed the conversation deeper, acknowledging that top players often struggle with being sidelined.
Richards said he understood Salah’s pride but disagreed with the decision to speak out, remarking: “I don't agree with him putting himself before the team.”

Henry responded with an anecdote from his Barcelona days, recalling a Champions League trip to Villarreal where he was unexpectedly placed in the stands despite his seniority. He admitted he was angry but kept the confrontation behind closed doors with then-manager Pep Guardiola.

“Team first,” he summarised reinforcing the message he believed Salah should have embraced.

Despite the criticism, Henry reiterated his admiration for Salah’s career and clarified that his objections were about timing and method, not about the player’s legacy.

Supporters react as debate intensifies

The segment quickly spread across social media, with many supporters suggesting Henry articulated what several Liverpool fans have been feeling. Some echoed his belief that a struggling squad cannot afford additional turbulence, while others argued Salah’s history with the club deserves empathy even if his comments were ill-judged.

Where does Liverpool go from here?

The resolution of the saga may hinge on what happens in the coming fixtures and whether Slot restores Salah to the starting lineup.

With Liverpool already stretching to keep pace in the Premier League and juggling a congested schedule, the fallout from Salah’s remarks adds another layer of pressure on a club still adjusting to a new managerial era.

Sources: CBS Sports Golazo, BBC Sport, The Guardian