MO SALAH and Jurgen Klopp clashed after the winger hesitated to shake his manager’s hand, fans believe.
The Egyptian was left on the bench for the start of Liverpool’s visit to West Ham.
And Salah appeared to reeling from that decision late on into the match when Klopp finally decided to use him.
Liverpool had overturned a 1-0 deficit to lead 2-1 at London Stadium, before Michail Antonio levelled things up.
Joe Gomez and Darwin Nunez were getting ready to come on in the 82nd minute alongside Salah, who took a while to shake Klopp’s outstretched hand.
The Reds boss appeared to have words with his star man, who did not back down and appeared agitated as he stuck out his arms.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
Klopp then embraced Nunez and Gomez before exchanging more fiery words with Salah.
Nunez stepped in between the pair to de-escalate the situation.
Klopp tried to pour cold water on the incident during his post-match press conference by insisting the matter was closed after a discussion in the dressing room.
However, the Liverpool star suggested otherwise as he walked through the mixed zone telling journalists he couldn’t speak as he suggested things would get even worse if he did.
Most read in Football
BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS
Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after him
By Dan King
LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
“The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss.
Salah said: “There’s going to be fire today if I speak.”
Liverpool’s season has unravelled over the last few games following defeats to Everton and Crystal Palace, as well as Atalanta in the Europa League.
They are now two points off Premier League leaders Arsenal having played a game more.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
