During Liverpool’s clash with West Ham, Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp engaged in a fiery touchline row, with a lip reader decoding their exchange. Salah’s frustration seemed evident as he expressed his inability to control a situation, followed by a threat to deliberately receive a red card after seven years of service.
According to professional lip reader John Cassidy, Salah said to Klopp: “There’s nothing I can do about that, nothing.”
Klopp’s response was obscured to the camera, at which point Salah seemed to lose his cool and allegedly replied: “I will, I will get a red card, after seven years, after seven years’ service, after seven years!”
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher speculated that Klopp’s discontent might have stemmed from Salah’s delayed readiness to come on the pitch.
Despite Salah’s recent dip in form due to injury, Liverpool plans to retain him for the next season, according to reports from The Athletic. While the Saudi Pro League has expressed interest in acquiring Salah, Liverpool seems intent on keeping him, with the possibility of negotiations arising in 2025 when he could potentially become a free agent.
The incident has sparked speculation about Salah’s future with Liverpool amidst a transitioning era for the club. Despite rumors of a departure, it appears that Salah remains committed to Liverpool for the time being, with both parties seemingly focused on their upcoming matches and long-term plans.
