Revealed: Jurgen Klopp said this to Mohamed Salah in the West Ham game
The saga between Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp has seen itself dissected and scrutinised, thanks to a professional lip reader shedding light on their touchline clash during Liverpool’s recent match against West Ham. In a game crucial for their title aspirations, the Reds were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw, further denting their hopes of Premier League glory.
The tension between Salah and Klopp came to a head as the Egyptian winger prepared to enter the fray as a substitute. A disagreement over how Salah shook Klopp’s hand before taking to the field appeared to trigger the altercation.
Footage indicated that the flash point began after a disagreement about the way Salah shook his manager’s hand ahead of his entry to the field. According to lip reader John Cassidy, here is what transpired [h/t Daily Mail / Sportbible ]:
‘There’s nothing I can do about that, nothing.’
‘I will, I will get a red card, after seven years, after seven years’ service, after seven years!’
It took Darwin Nunez’s intervention to prevent the situation from escalating further. After the match, Salah’s actions spoke volumes as he ignored Klopp while walking onto the pitch at full-time.
The fallout from this touchline spat has sent shockwaves through Anfield, raising questions about the harmony within the Liverpool camp and the underlying pressures as they vie for the Premier League title. Salah and Klopp, two pivotal figures in Liverpool’s recent success, finding themselves at loggerheads on the touchline is undoubtedly cause for concern among fans and pundits alike.
However, the fact that it was over such a silly thing means Klopp and Mo will be men about it and brush this away before we know. It’s unlikely that a momentary lapse in judgment will derail their relationship or their shared ambitions for the club.
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In the grand scheme of things, this touchline spat is nothing more than a minor bump in the road. We can trust Salah and Klopp to bury the hatchet and move on from this incident sooner rather than later. After all, they both have the best interests of the club at heart and understand the importance of putting their differences aside for the greater good.
