Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and forward Mohammed Salah were seen having a go at each other on the touchline.
Liverpool endured another disappointing afternoon at the London Stadium, which saw the Reds surrender a second-half lead to settle for one point.
Heated spat between Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp
Late in the second half, Mohammed Salah, before coming on, was seen engaging in a heated spat with Jurgen Klopp, on the touchline.
This follows a clash with Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez in their previous game with Everton as previously reported by Sports Buddy.
How it happened
Jurgen Klopp initially approached Mohamed Salah during the late stages of the second half, sparking an unexpected reaction from the prolific goalscorer, who leads Liverpool’s scoring charts with 24 goals in all competitions this season.
Salah responded to Klopp’s remarks by vigorously waving his arms, gesturing towards the pitch, and then pointing at a retreating Klopp, who had resumed focusing on the on-pitch action. Despite the commotion, Klopp chose not to acknowledge or intervene in the situation, clearly aware of the attention it attracted.
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Salah kicking off at Klopp before coming on 😳
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This display of anger within the Liverpool ranks was uncommon, considering Klopp’s nine-year tenure at the club, during which he forged strong emotional connections with his players, leading them to Champions League and Premier League triumphs.
Mohammed Salah’s remarkable rise at Liverpool
Mohammed Salah, in particular, has thrived under Klopp’s guidance, achieving career-best form since joining the club in 2017. The superstar forward has etched his name into Liverpool’s record books, scoring 210 goals in 345 appearances and earning recognition from Liverpool supporters as one of the club’s greatest-ever players.
Although Salah’s existing contract has another year remaining, speculation persists about a potential exit this summer, following previous interest from Saudi Arabian clubs last year, which ultimately saw him remain at Liverpool.
