Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with West Ham became the focal point of attention due to a heated altercation between star forward Salah and manager Klopp on the touchline. Despite Klopp’s attempts to downplay the incident following the costly draw, Salah’s cryptic remark about potential repercussions only added fuel to the speculation surrounding their clash.
Numerous theories have surfaced regarding the trigger for the row. Alan Shearer suggested Salah’s frustration stemmed from not being included in the starting lineup, while footage hinted that the confrontation began when Salah declined Klopp’s customary handshake and embrace. Antonio disclosed that West Ham players have been discussing the incident and forming their own interpretations.
Speaking on the Footballer’s Football Podcast, Antonio shared his insights: “Basically – this is not inside information, nobody has told me anything – but what I have heard is what the boys have been talking about on the training ground.”
“As the [Liverpool] players come on, Klopp always gives them a big hug and says ‘good luck’, but when Mo came on he walked in a different direction and was doing his shinpads and stuff like that. Klopp has put his hand out to him and his hand was there for a bit and as Mo stopped doing what he was doing, he just slapped his [Klopp’s] hand as a high five.”
“Obviously Klopp didn’t like that and he was like, ‘do you want to sit back down?’, basically saying, ‘do you want to go on?’. And nobody has told me what Mo said back.”
Speculation is rife that the altercation could lead to Salah’s departure from Liverpool in the summer, alongside Klopp. Nonetheless, the duo will resume action against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, as Liverpool’s aspirations for the title have taken a hit following recent draws against Everton and West Ham.
Michail Antonio
Michail Antonio
EnglandThis season he played in total 23 times for 1483 minutes for Premier League.
Michail Antonio scored 6 goals for West Ham United. He procured 3 assists. He received 6 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in Premier League. In the last match West Ham United drew 2-2 against Liverpool.
West Ham United performance and stats
West Ham United
West Ham United is currently 8th in the Premier League with 49 points.
In the last 35 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 12 times. In its last match, West Ham United drawn 2-2 against Liverpool.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 56 goals and conceding 65.
West Ham United will play the next match in Premier League against Chelsea on Sunday 5th of May in London. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah Ghaly
EgyptThis season he played in total 29 times for 2266 minutes for Premier League.
Mohamed Salah scored 17 goals for Liverpool. He procured 8 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool drew 2-2 against West Ham United. The next match in Premier League will be against Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool
Liverpool is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 75 points.
In the last 35 games, it has won 22 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Liverpool drawn 2-2 against West Ham United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 77 goals and conceding 36.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 5th of May in Liverpool.
