When Mohamed Salah is criticised, he usually lets his football do the talking.
But this time, he decided to answer directly — and he did it in classic Salah fashion.
Responding to comments from Jamie Carragher, Salah said:
“Jamie is a funny guy. Maybe I’ll score 7 more goals this season and dedicate them to him. Proper goals, not own goals.”
Sharp. Playful. Confident.
Exactly what you’d expect from someone who backs himself completely.
Criticism Comes With the Territory
Carragher’s comments were part of a wider debate around Salah’s form and influence in certain matches this season.
When you’ve set the standard that Salah has over the years, expectations are relentless.
Every quiet game becomes a storyline.
Every missed chance becomes analysis.
Every dip becomes a debate.
But Salah has earned the right to respond on his own terms.
Confidence, Not Confrontation
What stood out wasn’t aggression.
It was humour.
Salah didn’t bite.
He didn’t attack.
He didn’t sound rattled.
He sounded motivated.
The “proper goals, not own goals” line was subtle but clever — a light jab that keeps it entertaining without turning it hostile.
It’s the kind of response that tells you he’s focused, not frustrated.
The Best Answer Is Goals
If history tells us anything, it’s this:
When Salah feels doubted, he responds.
He’s done it before after quiet spells.
He’s done it after contract speculation.
He’s done it after tactical shifts.
And more often than not, he answers in the only currency that matters — goals.
A Message to Everyone
This wasn’t just aimed at Carragher.
It was a reminder.
Salah still believes.
Salah still backs himself.
And Salah still expects to deliver.
If he does go on a scoring run from here, that quote will age beautifully.
Final Thought
Criticism is part of football. So is personality.
Salah showed both confidence and composure with his response — and if he follows it up on the pitch, it becomes even more powerful.
Seven more goals?
Don’t bet against him.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
The Kopite View 
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