Michael Owen to Salah: “You Should Not Have Said This Publicly… You Should Have Stayed Silent”
📢 Owen Reacts Strongly to Salah’s Latest Comments
Former Manchester United star Michael Owen has sent a clear and direct message to Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah after Salah’s recent statements about his situation at Liverpool.
Salah had expressed his anger and frustration after the Leeds United match, where he sat on the bench for the third Premier League game in a row. He also hinted at a possible departure and said he might say goodbye to the fans in the next match before joining Egypt’s national team for the Africa Cup of Nations.
😠 Salah’s Frustration: “I am upset… this is not fair.”
Salah openly admitted he is unhappy with being a substitute lately and that he feels the situation is not fair. His interview created huge controversy and opened debates everywhere in England.
🗣️ Michael Owen: “Oh Mohamed Salah… I understand your feelings, but…”
Owen wrote on his personal account on X:
“Oh Mohamed Salah… I can imagine how you feel. You have carried this team for a long time and you have won everything possible.”
But then he added firmly:
“In the end, football is a team sport, and you simply cannot say publicly what you said.”
⚠️ Owen’s Advice: Silence Was the Better Choice
The former Manchester United legend continued his message to Salah, saying:
“You will travel to AFCON in a week. You should have stayed quiet for a bit, enjoyed representing your country, and then seen how things look when you return.”
Owen’s words reflect a strong belief that Salah’s public comments may fuel tension inside Liverpool at a very sensitive moment.
✨ Finally
Owen’s message shows how big Salah’s statements were — and how strongly they shook the football world. Whether Salah stays silent next time or continues to speak out, one thing is sure:
Every word from Mohamed Salah becomes headline news… and the world is watching closely.
