During Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against West Ham United, argument arose between star player Mohamed Salah and manager Jurgen Klopp.
Salah was brought on to substitute Luis Diaz in the 79th minute, with Liverpool banking on his influence to secure a win.
The match concluded in a draw, dealing another setback to Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations.
Attention has shifted away from the match to the Salah-Klopp dispute, sparking widespread speculation in the media.
The Athletic reports that, Salah’s frustration stemmed from being brought on late in the game, feeling he didn’t have adequate time to influence the crucial match in the title race.
Salah engaged in a heated exchange with Klopp, with Darwin Nunez intervening to defuse the situation.
Footage has surfaced, prompting fans to question whether the argument began when Salah seemingly avoided Klopp’s handshake initially before eventually shaking hands.
One of the fans on X wrote: “Embarrassing from salah. Should be dropped for the remaining games.”
Opinions among fans are split regarding the incident, with some backing the player and others siding with the departing Liverpool boss.
Salah’s recent performances have fallen short of expectations, particularly when Liverpool has relied on him the most.
Supporters argue that despite his current form, Salah remains one of the club’s most creative players and should receive consistent playing time.
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Jamie Carragher, a revered figure in Liverpool’s history, has attempted to ease tensions by suggesting that fans refrain from taking sides in this situation, advocating for Salah and Klopp to resolve it amongst themselves.
Liverpool currently sit in third place in the league, with hopes of clinching the Premier League title fading away.
It’s not the farewell Jurgen Klopp envisioned as he prepares to depart the club at the conclusion of the season, having taken the reins in 2015.
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