Former Aston Villa defender Ahmed El Mohamady has defended Mohamed Salah after Jamie Carragher questioned the winger’s legacy due to his lack of World Cup appearances., Softfootball has learnt.
Carragher had suggested that Salah’s career was limited by not competing on football’s biggest stage, implying the African Cup of Nations held less weight.
El Mohamady, a two-time AFCON winner with Egypt, strongly rejected this view. The ex-international took to social media to challenge Carragher’s perspective, highlighting the prestige of the continental tournament. He said:
Jamie Carragher doesn’t know what Major Tournaments is because he never won one. AFCON is a major tournament.
The Egyptian star emphasized his personal pride in lifting the trophy in 2008 and 2010. His response underscores the deep significance AFCON holds for African players and fans. By dismissing Carragher’s critique, El Mohamady argued that success in Africa is equally valid and demanding.
The exchange highlights ongoing debates about how international achievements are valued across different confederations, with El Mohamady standing firm in defense of Salah’s contributions to Egyptian football.
Ahmed El Mohamady defends Mohamed Salah, stating Jamie Carragher lacks perspective on major tournaments because he never won one, affirming AFCON’s status as a prestigious competition.
