Following his public critique of the coach after the last Premier League match, Mohamed Salah was omitted from Liverpool's squad for the mid-week Champions League fixture against Inter Milan, leading him to become the center of widespread criticism.

Liverpool secured a 1-0 away victory against Inter without Salah, a result that seemed to confirm the forward is not indispensable to the team's success.

Salah's actions and comments have drawn condemnation from numerous current and former players and commentators. Within the squad, veteran players including Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, and Andy Robertson all expressed dissatisfaction with Salah’s public statements.

Outside the club, a host of high-profile figures have criticized the player’s conduct and urged him to issue an apology. This group includes Liverpool legends such as Luis García, Jamie Carragher, and Daniel Sturridge, along with other prominent figures like Thierry Henry, Dietmar Hamann, and Joe Cole. The collective consensus is that Salah handled the situation inappropriately by making internal team matters public during a challenging period for the club.