Former Liverpool striker Collymore, speaking to Football Presse on behalf of Best Betting Bonuses, said the Egyptian’s exit felt inevitable but questioned the way it was handled publicly.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s sad, but I think that it could have been dealt with by him better,” he said. “If you look at Andy Robertson’s little video, it’s, I’m leaving, I’m really grateful… and I just think that Salah’s was a little different.”
He suggested personality played a role, highlighting the contrast between attacking stars and other positions.
“I understand it, forwards are very much a different beast… Mo Salah’s in that kind of group where he’s got absolute belief in himself, so when he’s dropped, he takes it very, very personally.”
Collymore also stressed that while Salah has been a transformative figure, the relationship worked both ways.
“When people say Mo Salah’s been extremely good for Liverpool, Liverpool have been really extremely good for Mo Salah,” he added. “Let’s not forget he was at Roma… there was no indication he was going to be the player he became.”
The former striker defended the club’s handling of team selection, pointing to performance levels as the deciding factor.
“A player… if they’re not performing in training, not quite doing it in games, needs to be on the bench,” he explained. “It doesn’t matter who it is.”
Collymore acknowledged criticism from figures such as John Aldridge and Jamie Carragher, saying their views are shaped by loyalty and perspective.
“John Aldridge is a fan, so he would take it personally… defenders like Carragher see the game differently to forwards who win matches.”
Despite the friction, Collymore believes time will heal any tension between Salah and the club.
“But what a career at Liverpool… he’ll go down as a Liverpool legend,” he said. “When he comes back in a few years, he’ll get the love and realise the legacy he’s left.”
Ultimately, Collymore insists the club will move forward as it always has.
“Liverpool Football Club waits for no man.”