Published: 21:25, 19 October 2025 | Updated: 21:25, 19 October 2025

Jamie Carragher has warned Arne Slot that Mohamed Salah should no longer be an automatic starter for Liverpool after their 2-1 defeat by Manchester United at Anfield.

The former Reds defender said the Egyptian forward, once untouchable in Liverpool's attack, must now be managed carefully as his influence fades.

'It's a real conundrum for the manager and what he'll do. It's interesting that he brought him off,' Carragher told Sky Sports. 

'Jurgen Klopp used to bring him off a lot, that shows you in years gone by Mo Salah could have a poor game and be brought off even if he had a bit of extra energy and sharpness.

'We're at a stage now with Mo Salah where he shouldn't be playing every game, it shouldn't be a case of 'he's the first name on the team sheet'.

'It should be a case of 'yes, he's in your best team, he plays home games', but maybe you have to think about Liverpool have two away games, one in Europe, one at Brentford...