Salah vs Klopp: Lip Reader Confirms What Egyptian Said to Liverpool Manager

Salah vs Klopp: Lip Reader Confirms What Egyptian Said to Liverpool Manager

Chukwu Ikechukwu
April 30, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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  • Mohamed Salah reportedly threatened Jurgen Klopp during their public spat
  • The Egyptian forward was seen arguing with the legendary Liverpool manager
  • Salah came on as a substitute in the Reds 2-2 draw against West Ham

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Mohamed Salah’s ugly touchline spat with Jurgen Klopp which caused tension between both parties during Liverpool’s Premier League draw against West Ham has been examined by a lip reader.

The Egyptian forward and the Reds manager got into a heated argument while he was preparing to come on as a substitute in the game that ended 2-2 and ultimately ended Liverpool’s title charge.

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Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp got into a heated altercation during Liverpool's 2-2 draw against West Ham. Photo by Justin Setterfield.
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According to the Daily Mirror, lip reader John Cassidy who analysed the clip, disclosed that Salah reportedly threatened Klopp after he snapped at the Liverpool manager during their argument on the touchline.

“I will, I will get a red card, after seven years, after seven years' service, after seven years!”

After the match, Salah ignored Klopp as he walked onto the pitch at full-time and was also quoted in the mixed zone saying there would be fire if he decided to speak about the altercation with the Liverpool manager.

Salah’s future at Liverpool in doubt

Meanwhile, Salah, who has one year left on his contract with Liverpool, threw his future at Anfield club into doubt after the Egyptian forward’s altercation with Klopp over the weekend, Give Me Sport reports.

The 31-year-old forward has been linked with some top Saudi Pro League clubs and it is believed the Egyptian could consider leaving Anfield after seven years with the Merseyside club this summer.

Salah remains Liverpool's top scorer this season with 24 goals in 41 matches, including 17 in the Premier League, but his latest spat with Klopp has left fans divided over his future at the club.

Egypt legend Aboutrika blasts Salah

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Egypt international, Mohamed Aboutrika, has blasted Salah for the heated argument with Liverpool manager Klopp over the weekend.

The former Al Ahly midfielder disclosed that the incident is one that should have happened behind closed doors and not for the cameras and he feels upset to see the event happen.

The incident comes amidst Liverpool's crumbling title challenge as the Reds will need miracles to have a chance of winning the title as the league reaches its climax.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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