Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp Clash Over Touchline Snub
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and star player Mohamed Salah reportedly had a disagreement over a handshake during the team’s recent 2-2 draw with West Ham as reported by Sports Buddy.
Klopp Expected Pre-Sub Handshake
In an Exclusive from The Sun, according to a source, Klopp expected a handshake from Salah before he entered the game as a substitute. While they eventually made a fist bump, the initial snub reportedly caused tension.
The source claims that Klopp emphasizes interaction with substitutes before they enter the pitch and felt disrespected by Salah’s initial refusal., On the other hand, the Egyptian was upset about being left out of the starting lineup and his mood clashed with Klopp’s expectations.
Tensions Flare After the Match
The disagreement continued after the final whistle. Salah reportedly snubbed Klopp again, shaking hands with West Ham manager David Moyes but ignoring his own manager.
The source indicated that the team was given a short break after the match and tensions are expected to subside by the time they regroup.
Klopp Attempts Damage Control
Despite the incident, Klopp publicly downplayed any rift between himself and his talisman. He mentioned that they discussed the issue in the locker room but considered it a closed matter.
However, reports suggest that the Egyptian was still upset after the conversation and refrained from commenting publicly for fear of further consequences.
