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Carragher Faces Backlash for Salah's Sixth-Place Ranking

3/28/2026

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Jamie Carragher faced fan backlash after ranking Mohamed Salah sixth on Liverpool's greatest players list, timed after Salah's departure announcement.
Carragher defended his ranking, saying he has never criticized Salah's abilities and that Salah is the second-best foreign Premier League player.
Liverpool.com argued that although Salah's achievements are significant, ranking him below Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish is justified.
Carragher's list has sparked discussions about Salah's legacy at Liverpool.

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Jamie Carragher faced fan backlash after ranking Mohamed Salah sixth on Liverpool's greatest players list, timed after Salah's departure announcement.
Carragher defended his ranking, saying he has never criticized Salah's abilities and that Salah is the second-best foreign Premier League player.
Liverpool.com argued that although Salah's achievements are significant, ranking him below Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish is justified.
Carragher's list has sparked discussions about Salah's legacy at Liverpool.