Forget about Liverpool fans; not even their opponents predicted this calamity!
The Premier League championship race is over, Liverpool has been knocked out of the FA Cup and the Europa League, and there has been a falling out between Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool surrendering points away to West Ham United was terrible enough. Days after losing the Merseyside derby to Everton, they failed to reply with a great effort and a win.
Yes, Liverpool is still mathematically in the Premier League title race, but even the most fervent fans understand it’s gone.
You’d think it would be the most difficult thing to accept, but the fans then had to see Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah have a heated exchange on the touchline.
Dropping the 31-year-old has become commonplace in recent weeks, but the leaving manager chose to sideline his top player for the trip to the London Stadium.
Let’s be honest: after returning from injury, Salah has been absent and has contributed to his team’s problems.
But the Egypt star was visibly annoyed and frustrated, as he told Klopp just before entering the pitch during the game.
Salah is seasoned enough to understand that the cameras are watching, and whatever the outcome, in this case a 2-2 draw, it would be the primary narrative.
Alan Shearer told Match of the Day that everything has been a’shame’ before revealing his brutally honest thoughts on the subject.
West Ham United tied Liverpool 2-2.
“We don’t know what Klopp said to him there,” Shearer explained. “He has said something that has irritated him.
“He has certainly got the proper hump about being left out, and maybe rightfully so, even though he hasn’t reached the heights that Mo Salah has over the years. He’s been an unbelievable player. Ignores Jurgen (following the match), gives the Liverpool fans a round of applause, and walks straight down the tunnel.
“But we’re guessing what Jurgen said to him.” I understand if Mo has the right hump given how many times he has been Liverpool’s saviour and superstar. He has 17 in 25 league starts. Anyone else and you would think that is unbelievable. It’s a shame that it’s going to end like that because of what Klopp and Salah have done.”
Liverpool’s end of season
At the end of the day, Salah needs to understand that this is now about the emblem on the front, not the name on the back.
Yes, the team’s season is ended, but now is the moment to play for pride.
Before Arne Slot arrives, Liverpool must finish on a strong note and ensure that their famous manager leaves with a victory.
There will be many regrets if Salah departs the scene in a bad mood and his connection with Klopp is strained.
Both are legendary personalities at Anfield, and they are now in the final few weeks before at least one of them exits permanently.
