Liverpool's Star Issues Statement to Squad, Says Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones has shared that Salah said sorry to the team in the wake of the fallout from his recent interview.
The Fallout
The striker was dropped from a European match subsequent to voicing frustrations and stating his connection to the head coach had soured.
“Mo is his own man and he can say his own stuff,” Jones revealed. “He apologised to us and was like: ‘Should anyone feel slighted, please accept my apology.’”
Arne Slot has refused to disclose on whether he got an explanation from the veteran striker.
Looking Ahead
The player stated that the squad's reaction stayed normal. “Nothing about him changed, he was smiling and we all treated him normally,” he continued.
The midfielder also suggested that a competitor wanting to play is preferable. “I understand there are certain ways you can express yourself,” he said. “Yet, should someone be happy to just not start, then I think that’s concerning.”
On-Field Response
Their results have stayed unbeaten in the games following the situation. He feels the outburst were not intended to destabilise the squad.
“If passion has boiled over, it has consistently come from a place of caring,” the midfielder stated. “It's behind us and we’re building chemistry, getting results and starting to win games.”