“I didn’t rate you as a player, I don't rate you as a manager, and I don't rate you as a person.” Roy Keane’s character assassination of Mick McCarthy covered all bases when he launched into the Republic of Ireland manager in front of the whole squad before the 2002 World Cup. Keane left camp shortly after.
In the long field of feuds between players and their managers, Mohamed Salah’s current falling out with Arne Slot at Liverpool lacks the explosive rhetoric of Keane’s withering takedown of McCarthy, but still ends with one heading towards the exit. Unless there is a remarkable rapprochement and Salah shows contrition, his days are numbered at Liverpool. Realistically, no statements about peace breaking out can repair the damage. A clean break is needed.
