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“If he acted like him on the sidelines, he wouldn’t be there anymore.”
This was said by José Mourinho (57) on December 16, 2020 immediately after the narrow defeat of his Spurs against Liverpool. By “he”, of course, he meant Jürgen Klopp, who let his emotions run after the last winning goal at the time.
Warning for Kloppo
“Vulkan” Klopp erupts again on Sunday. 62 minutes have been played against West Brom as Klopp’s protégé Rhys Willliams avoids an opposing counterattack in a rustic fashion. Referee Kevin Friend immediately whistles, but the Reds coach curses from the sidelines like a sparrow. Gestures wildly. And don’t stop. Finally, Friend walks up to Klopp and holds the yellow box under his nose.
But the German has many more problems. Because his men ruined the 1-0 lead against relegation candidate West Brom, played 1: 1 and missed out on the Premier League.
Salah is fueling speculation about transfers
It is clear that the mission to defend the title in Merseyside will not be a sure success. Liverpool, which is also plagued with injuries, have yet to make the impressive impression of last season.
This could also be due to Mo Salah. Klopp’s star player goes pale for once on the error against West Brom. During the week, however, the super Egyptian caused a stir in an interview with the Spanish sports daily “As”. Salah publicly complained that he was not allowed to play as captain in the final match of the Champions League group stage against Midtjylland in the absence of the full player council. Salah also did not deny that he would categorically rule out an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Then he gasped in the leafy forest of international sports bulletins, there was even talk of a rift between Klopp and Salah.
Klopp clearly denied this before the West Brom game. “The only reason to leave Liverpool right now would be the weather.” The German also added that he could not force anyone to stay and that he would not either. Salah is still under contract until 2023.
Shaqiri is back
Meanwhile, there is a ray of hope with staff Xherdan Shaqiri (29). The Swiss is back in the Premier League squad for the first time since early November. It is not enough for him to play West Bromwich, he sits on the bench for 90 minutes.
Shaq has returned to the first team since Wednesday after recovering from a muscle injury. Klopp says: “He trained very well.”
The following applies to the German coach: Wednesday against Newcastle, three points must be scored. Perhaps he is thinking of Xherdan Shaqiri along with Salah.
