Jones has revealed that Mohamed Salah expressed regret to the team following the controversy from his recent interview.
He was omitted from a vital match after making accusations and stating his rapport with Arne Slot had soured.
“Salah is an individual and he can say his own stuff,” the midfielder said. “He said sorry to the group and was like: ‘If my words hurt anyone, please accept my apology.’”
The head coach has refused to comment publicly on whether he received a personal apology from the player.
He emphasized that the team's response remained positive. “He was the exact same Mo, his demeanour was positive and it was business as usual,” Jones added.
He also suggested that a competitor wanting to play is less of an issue. “It's clear there are certain ways you can express yourself,” he said. “But if a lad’s fine to just sit out, then I think that’s more of an issue.”
The team's performance have been impressive in the games following the situation. He feels the outburst were not intended to cause disruption.
“If passion has boiled over, it’s always been from a place of caring,” he finished. “It's behind us and we’re gelling well as a team, getting results and securing victories.”
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