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‘We need a player who keeps the ball!’ 🗣️ ‘After (he went off) we did it better…’- Jurgen Klopp defends early Mohamed Salah substitution after touchline spat with Liverpool Winger in Liverpool lose. Mohamed Salah was FURIOUS after being taken off, but Jurgen Klopp has explained just why he did what he did 🤔

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, took an unconventional approach with Mohamed Salah during their recent victory against Sparta Prague, diverging from his typical coaching methods.

 

Salah scored his 20th goal of the season during the 6-1 win, becoming the first Liverpool player to achieve this feat in seven consecutive campaigns.

 

Although Salah played his first full 90 minutes in two months, Klopp initially planned to substitute him earlier due to a teammate’s injury concern but changed his mind.

 

Klopp revealed that he instructed Salah to adopt a different strategy during the game, asking him to refrain from defending, a directive he admitted to never giving before.

 

Speaking to TNT Sports, Klopp explained that while it wasn’t the plan for Salah to play the entire match, circumstances led to his extended playing time.

 

Klopp praised Salah’s consistency over their seven-year partnership, emphasizing his unwavering commitment and goal-scoring prowess as constants for Liverpool.

 

Despite Salah’s earlier injury setback, Klopp expressed admiration for his determination and highlighted his relentless drive to improve.

 

Reflecting on Salah’s achievement, Klopp admitted he wasn’t entirely surprised, considering Salah’s exceptional track record.

 

Overall, Klopp’s unique instruction to Salah and the Egyptian’s consistent excellence highlight the strong bond between player and manager, emphasizing Salah’s crucial role in Liverpool’s success.

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