Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has stepped into the heated conversation surrounding Mohamed Salah’s recent outburst toward Liverpool and manager Arne Slot.

Salah, frustrated over being benched in three straight games, accused the club of “throwing him under the bus,” sparking major debate among fans and pundits.

Owen, reacting to Salah’s comments, admitted he understands the forward’s emotions — after all, Salah has spent seven seasons as Liverpool’s talisman — but insisted the public criticism was a misstep.

In a post shared on X, Owen wrote:

“Oh @mosalah, I can imagine how you feel. You’ve carried this team for a long time and won everything there is to win.
But this is a team game and you simply can’t publicly say what you’ve said.
You’re going to AFCON in a week. Surely you bite your lip, enjoy representing your country and see how the land lies when you get back?”

Meanwhile, ex-Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has hinted that Salah’s time at Anfield might be nearing its end, suggesting his fiery remarks could be the beginning of a farewell.

Opinion: Salah’s Words Came From the Heart — but at the Wrong Time

Mohamed Salah’s legacy at Liverpool is unquestionable:

Goals. Glory. History.
He has been the face of the club through highs and lows.

But football can be cold.
One moment you’re a hero — the next, you’re on the bench watching from the sidelines.

Salah’s frustration is human. He wants to play, he wants respect, and he wants clarity about his future. Yet, when emotions spill publicly, the fallout can be harmful — especially with AFCON just around the corner and transfer rumours already circling.

Right now, Salah has an opportunity to shift the narrative: