During Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with West Ham on April 27, fans were surprised by a heated altercation between Mohamed Salah and manager Jurgen Klopp. The incident occurred in the 79th minute of the English Premier League match when Joe Gomez, Mohamed Salah, and Darwin Núñez, three key players, were waiting on the sidelines to come on as substitutes.
Following coach Jurgen Klopp’s instructions, Salah reacted by waving his hand and pointing at something, which was captured by the camera. The exact cause of disagreement between Salah and Klopp remains unclear. However, Salah appeared visibly agitated and unable to control his anger during the incident.
Salah’s agitation continued until Darwin Nunez stepped in to intervene and mediate the situation. Afterward, Salah reappeared on the field as if nothing had happened. Many were surprised to witness Salah seemingly expressing frustration towards coach Klopp.
Salah is typically known as a composed player who doesn’t easily lose his temper. He has been regarded as one of coach Klopp’s favorite players, making it uncommon to see him defy his mentor. Salah joined Liverpool largely because of Klopp’s influence.
In the 2-2 draw with West Ham, Salah was unexpectedly benched due to a series of underwhelming performances, which could have been a contributing factor to the tension. The altercation between Klopp and Salah was seen by the British media as a concerning indication that the Klopp era at Liverpool might be approaching its end.
Liverpool has played one more game and now has 75 points, two points behind top team Arsenal, following their draw. It appears that Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League this year are running out.
