Roberto Firmino continued his fine start to the season in Liverpool's victory over Burnley on Saturday evening, claiming a goal and an assist as the Reds ran out 3-0 winners.
But Sadio Mane's animated reaction after being substituted moments after Mohamed Salah had opted to shoot under-pressure rather than pass to the unmarked Senegal international became one of the game's major talking points, with Klopp playing down the situation after the game.
“He was upset, that was obvious. Sadio cannot hide his emotions and I like that," he said.
"But all sorted. We spoke about it and everything is fine. We are individuals, we are emotional.
"It was a situation in the game he wasn't happy about. That's completely fine.
“Would he do it (react) in exactly the same manner again? Probably not. But it happens.
“He didn't say any wrong words (to anyone), it just looked a little bit different to how he looks usually.”
Firmino was withdrawn alongside Mane and was seen trying to calm him down on the sidelines during the remainder of the game.
And he was caught on camera, very much seeing the funny side when standing between Mane and Salah as they returned to the the dressing room after the final whistle.
It is reassuring to see Klopp and Firmino's reactions give the clear suggestion that the frustration will swiftly blow over.
fizzbizzie
327
mane and firminho are the reason Salah has a name.. Salah is very selfish
Jopdkortz
263
Salah should learn from selfless Firmino
aliyuabdulqudus
189
Sallah purposely do it he doesn't want Mane to be ahead of him, if we check on previous games you will see that Sallah know what is doing he doesn't want to be pass the ball to Mane in good position because he knows that Mane is a good quality player to take any chances
442patzo
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it's a little common this season, if you have ever played football you alway pass when when mark and shot when its clean except alone. but I think there is a little competition between Mane and Salah, let's admit Mane was normal to show kind emotion, it's a sign of care. Besides city attackers are not selfish that's why they score alot and alway have that upper hand to win epl than us. Klopp should intervene and "remind Salah to pass ball", those where the words of the pundits after community sealed loss to city.
Himi-jaan
83
Salah is not selfish and liverpool fans knows that is a league match and they were winning so sometime player take shots when they are confident so no worrys they are team mates they know each other well
Shadaftab2
73
what r u guys talking about i mean one mistake and you all are all over him ,c'mon go and check out the details of assists for liverpool and you will find out to your great astonishment that salah is way too ahead of mane in terms of assists ,dont be so judgmental on someone ,he is a 🌟 performer
mooemntz
68
mane is not recognize by klopp and Liverpool because of d colour he's d more committed player to me and this two trophy Liverpool won is him that single handed gv it to them against barca and Chelsea he was outstanding the truth most be told.
Justice Richie
58
Mane would have give the ball to him sallah is a jealous and wasteful player... I know Liverpool fans will not angry to this by their sentimental.. Mane and firmino were more instrumental than sallah he only won the golden boot with mane and firmino assist... Liverpool would not have won against barca second leg if sallah play in that match
Wahcikmrty
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Salah please do not expect Mane and Firmino to keep assisting to towards the golden boot, but instead - assist the team to keep moving forward. I was also upset with Salah. Individual excellence is needed when needed, but team brilliance when options are open also please. We Liverpool, we humble and build for over 28 years to get here. No egos and other factors should destroy the project. Take it from Klopp. #YNWA #BillShankly #BobPaisly #JKlopp # FORWARD
famklmoprs
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strikers are always selfish and there is nothing wrong with that...who doesn't wants to be a top scorer but there should alo be an understanding amongst them like what Firmino did when he saw Mane had a clear chance of getting a goal so should Salah if we want to win every game...come on Mo pass the ball....Liverpool FC YNWA
basdnorstu
40
In as much as am against that selfish behavior from Mo salah. Mane himself is not immune from the same allegation of crime. I can remember watching some matches where himself had tried to score goal rather than passing the ball. That's just an African mentality. Firminho would never behave like that. Sergio in Man City would never behave like that. I think Africans as a whole has the spirit of envy in their blood. If not tell me why the white folks or Hispanics would not behave like Salah and Mane. I think Klopp has to do something now that d case has been brought open before it will cause Liverpool the league again. A stitch in time saves nine.
Hans10
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This is football, everyone wants to be the main man. But the game remains a team game, you can’t do it all by yourself, therefore I can see is frustration, Salah is a good player, but to be great, you have to look around, and shared with your teammates. The fight can’t be done with just one player
Phoenix18
37
Football is always an emotional game, sometimes what your companions think of, is not what other get ! maybe a miscommunication but surely they both gonna run riots this season in EPL because putting the best together is always a hectic process and ego clashes do occur ! but, again, it's the Jürgen Klopp and he can very well manage starts and even scold to leave the egos at home before arriving the stadium! IT IS ALL PART OF THIS LOVELY GAME CALLED FOOTBALL
PierreMushongi
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team work is key that is why the slogan remains YNWA...lately Salah has become selfish interms of coordinating with his strike patners...look at Firmino how he plays as a false 9 only to give space for the two especially Salah to get the spotlight..it has to change as we are seeing Man City are quite best in attacking coordination so Liverpool i wish it too abide and sit a talk man to man with Salah to stop childish behaviour and pass the ball when necessary...[Comeon][Comeon]
muwbilprtu
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Sallah have to change do like the rest of L F C players are doing esp the fromt line players. They pass simple scorable goals to each other at any moment .He is not special so he can't work alone. I beliefe if Sallah was under a different Boss ,not under a boss like Klopp who is the best in looling or guarding a player back to form' Sallah would have been domped long since last year. Thus let Sallah and his admirers flash back their thinking to what i have said