Mohamed Salah has found himself unfairly criticised by pundits again, with Richard Keys and Andy Gray the latest people to have a go at the Liverpool superstar.
The 28-year-old was substituted in the second half of Saturday’s 1-1 draw away to Brighton, cutting an angry figure at he left the pitch.
Salah and Jurgen Klopp didn’t exchange words as the Liverpool hero walked past his manager, before sitting down and looking unhappy with the world.
Speaking on beIN Sports [via HITC], notorious duo Keys and Gray said Klopp should have made an example of Salah, also having a dig at the Egyptian:
Keys: Remember when Jordan Henderson was replaced [at Manchester United]. And as he walked past, the manager made a point publicly, very publicly by stopping him and admonishing him. This time he’s allowed Salah to get away with this tantrum.
Gray: Well, Salah comes off and normally the Liverpool manager shakes his hand or gives him a hug. But he just walked straight past him. Nothing. But then, one is Jordan Henderson and one is Mo Salah.
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This is typical of Keys and Gray, trying to make more of an insignificant incident and picking on Salah.
For whatever reason, Liverpool No.11 is so often targeted by the media, often for his apparent diving, despite so often being fouled and choosing not to go down.
Seeing Salah look so angry to be replaced is a good thing, showing the level of hunger he possesses and how much he wants to help the Reds win matches.
Klopp won’t care one bit that Salah was unhappy – if anything, he will want to see such a reaction from his players.
