Liverpool Manager Jürgen Klopp Clarifies Stance on Mohamed Salah’s Injury and Return

In a recent twist of events surrounding Mohamed Salah’s injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has shed light on the club’s stance, addressing concerns raised by Egypt manager Rui Vitória.

The situation has sparked controversy, with Salah’s agent describing the injury as “worse than expected” and indicating a potential three to four-week absence.

Salah, a key figure for both Liverpool and the Egyptian national team, returned to England for treatment after the injury occurred while representing Egypt in the tournament.

The full extent of the injury remains unclear, but tensions have escalated between Klopp, Salah’s agent, and Vitória regarding handling the situation.

Speaking on beIN SPORTS, Klopp sought to clarify Liverpool’s position, highlighting that both the club and Egypt share the common interest of seeing Salah back in action as quickly as possible.

The German manager expressed the desire to provide the best medical treatment for the star forward, which may require him to remain in England.

“I cannot be part of that discussion,” Klopp asserted during the interview. “Egypt and Liverpool have the same interest: we want Mo Salah to fit as quickly as possible. If he stays there [in Africa] and they cannot do the proper treatment, that just delays everything — especially for Egypt if they go through the tournament.”

Klopp emphasized that bringing Salah back to England was not an attempt to separate him from the Egyptian national team but rather to ensure optimal medical care.

He made it clear that if Egypt advances to the final and Salah is fit, the club fully supports his return to represent his country.

“We bring him here not to take him away from Egypt but to offer the best medical treatment”.

“That’s all we want. It’s all agreed. If Egypt goes through to the final, it was always clear — if he’s fit, Mo goes back. 100 per cent. Mo wants that, we want that, we don’t plan with Mo and think we can do a little bit here and there.”

However, Vitória, the Egypt manager, expressed concerns about the timing of announcements related to Salah’s injury, criticizing Liverpool and intermediaries for discussing it before crucial matches.

He assured that Salah has been with the team and that they are working to find the best solution for his treatment.

Legendary Egyptian footballer Ahmed Hassan also criticized Salah for not staying with the team during his recovery.

The controversy surrounding Salah’s injury has added a layer of tension to the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, with fans eagerly awaiting updates on the forward’s condition.

The timing of Salah’s potential return, especially if Egypt progresses in the tournament, remains uncertain and continues to be a topic of discussion among football enthusiasts.

As the situation unfolds, Liverpool and Egypt navigate the delicate balance between club and national team interests.

Klopp’s statements aim to clarify the club’s perspective and underline their commitment to Salah’s well-being, acknowledging the crucial role he plays for both Liverpool and Egypt.

The coming days will likely bring further developments, with fans anxiously awaiting news on Salah’s recovery and potential return to the pitch.

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