Jurgen Klopp expects Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool for treatment on the muscle issue he sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.
Reds top scorer Salah is set to miss his country’s next two games at the tournament in Ivory Coast after suffering a muscle injury in Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Ghana.
Premier League leaders Liverpool initially struggled to create in the absence of their talisman during Sunday’s game at Bournemouth, but moved five points clear at the top thanks to a crushing 4-0 win earned by second-half doubles from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.
Klopp feels it “makes sense” for Salah to fly back to Merseyside from AFCON.
“That’s the plan,” the German said following victory at Vitality Stadium.
“If that’s already decided 100 per cent, I don’t know. But that’s the plan.
“However long he’s out, probably everybody sees it like this, it makes sense that he’s doing the rehab with us or with our people. If that’s written in stone already, I don’t know.
Mohamed Salah
“I spoke with him directly after, the night when it happened. Since then he’s in contact with our doctor. I think he will be back.”
Following successive draws against Mozambique and Ghana, Egypt face Cape Verde on Monday evening seeking to progress from Group B.
Asked if Salah would go back to the tournament should his country reach the knockout stages, Klopp said: “I would say if Egypt qualifies for the final, if he’s fit before the final, then probably yes.
“Why not? That’s clear. It’s the tournament.
“Ivory Coast I’m sure is a wonderful country but we have no people from us there and their people have to take care of the people who are playing, so let’s see.”
Liverpool overcame a slow start on a soggy south coast afternoon to run out resounding victors against the Cherries in their first league match of the season without 14-goal forward Salah.
Nunez broke the deadlock four minutes into the second period and then completed the scoring in added time following Jota’s quick-fire brace as the Reds fully capitalised on a weekend off for second-placed Manchester City.
“We had the oppositive of a good start,” said Klopp. “We put ourselves under pressure.
“It’s about winning the game in the end and, as long as you stay in the game, pretty much anything that happens in the game is allowed.
“Today, step by step, we found a way in the game and won it.”
fucabcelrz
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so wonderful let's keep it up dude this is our season to shine all four trophys in our hand en u can call me hope in uncle klopp en our wonderful baller's we trust
KvngDonzy
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I'm gonna be honest with you, and this is my own humble opinion without being sentimental or offending anyone who thinks differently from my own point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a distinctive perspective while being respectful with anyone who would think otherwise, I have absolutely nothing to say about this post.
you're mad😂😂
fohakmnpst
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when you are a red the mentality is to win win and win and win................... game after games and to press the opponent more better than they can bare
Viwcelmnyz
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your cause followed him .salah doesn't care about Egypt so do you Mr klop
MizanThor
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just like u playing in Europa league
and man utd playing at ucl this season as a big joke.. just to be thrown away in group stage for nothing
MizanThor
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To be honest,I will be glad if this man do not win epl tittle this time around
then i will be glad if man utd fighting with chelsea for no. 10th spot
bubbilopuz
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Jurgen Klopp started this nonsense concerning Mohamed Salah before he could leave for Africain cup of Nations.
who pays his salary?why dont he stay in Africa then ?isnt it the money he wants?isnt it klopp and liverpool turn him into who he is after being rejected by Chelsea and others?kmt
bubbilopuz
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I think dis is an insult to African football
did you think Onana not going until he feels like it and playing for Women Unitex was disrespectful to African Football?i bet not because you didn't have a problem with it Stop use Africa to promote your stupid United agenda,its clear you're a hater and a hypocrite
Yuzeilyz
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no,its just that they're the one's paying his salary during his injury,dont you think fifa and Egypt should start paying the players salaries wen they force them to play outside club football?i think thats reasonable
all these things we are saying doesn't mean we own this players this players have the right to go and represent their national teams and if anything happens to them they have a whole nation behind them and doctors.
bubbilopuz
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To be honest,I will be glad if this man do not win epl tittle this time around
😀😀😀cant hold in your jealousy, envy and hatred,not liverpool make you're struggling, its your corrupt heart
bubbilopuz
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Salah has his doctors at LFC. after all AFCON will come to an end in few weeks time. Salah is still on the wage bill of LFC. He should fly to England. Klopp is right,
exactly my point,fifa and the countries want to have this big talk on players and don't know how they eat drink or sleep or how they get paid,my solution is whenever they get injured on intl competition then fifa and the respective countries should pay the salaries for as long as they're injured for
bubbilopuz
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so how much this fool can disregard the doctor's of a whole country to look after their own..they just think they are better than all
no,its just that they're the one's paying his salary during his injury,dont you think fifa and Egypt should start paying the players salaries wen they force them to play outside club football?i think thats reasonable
bubbilopuz
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they are better doctors out there, why does klopp think so, he won't come anywhere
why are you so concerned about liverpool's business, dont you got a team of your own?we are the one's paying his salary during his injury, not fifa or Egypt, which i think they should start doing wen players get injured outside of club football
Tiubekopsy
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To be honest,I will be glad if this man do not win epl tittle this time around
I'm not surprised because good things have not been coming from Man united over a decade now, so people's have no joy.
Hihadnotuy
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they are better doctors out there, why does klopp think so, he won't come anywhere
shufflebeng85
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Haters hearing this news
Blaqpablo
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foolish man,if it were to be a German player would you be saying that??? You guys always want to decide for Africans.
a German player won't be playing in January while the league is still on cos they play their tournaments after the season
Blaqpablo
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so how much this fool can disregard the doctor's of a whole country to look after their own..they just think they are better than all
that's because they are way better
pumcdeptz
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stupid comments 🤦♂️
feaabenory
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foolish man,if it were to be a German player would you be saying that??? You guys always want to decide for Africans.
He's just trying to seek the wellbeing of the player. It is not about Africa and Europe. Salah's personal doctor is in Liverpool, and besides the Team has a doctor who looks after the players on a routine basis . It is good that he goes to Liverpool
Yuzeilyz
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so how much this fool can disregard the doctor's of a whole country to look after their own..they just think they are better than all
LuksorPrime
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I'm gonna be honest with you, and this is my own humble opinion without being sentimental or offending anyone who thinks differently from my own point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a distinctive perspective while being respectful with anyone who would think otherwise, I have absolutely nothing to say about this post.
zancdimstu
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To be honest,I will be glad if this man do not win epl tittle this time around
just like u playing in Europa league
LuksorPrime
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To be honest,I will be glad if this man do not win epl tittle this time around
Then you'll play in Championship next season 👏🏼🥂
Dramz13
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I told someone salah just wants to go back to Liverpool, I doubt if the injury is that serious now Klop is confirming it
Baobmprsty
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Jurgen Klopp started this nonsense concerning Mohamed Salah before he could leave for Africain cup of Nations.
Shut up and mind your own business
Dokcdnosu
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Salah has his doctors at LFC. after all AFCON will come to an end in few weeks time. Salah is still on the wage bill of LFC. He should fly to England. Klopp is right,
zancdimstu
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To be honest,I will be glad if this man do not win epl tittle this time around
zancdimstu
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I think dis is an insult to African football
PrinceMichu
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my boy of the game was Conor...his first senior assist was superb
Muamoprst
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Jurgen Klopp started this nonsense concerning Mohamed Salah before he could leave for Africain cup of Nations.
butdilmpuz
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Your people...He is an African and has his people also let him remain with the Egyptian team doctors.
AbdulZaks008
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Allister Vs Bournemouth: 87% pass accuracy 4 chances create (Most) 95 touches 11 passes into final third 3 tackles 3 interception 14 duels won (Most) 100% long balls and crosses 8.8 Rating🌟 Theres No average Number 10 in Liverpool🛑
datacilru
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Some comment without sense even after reading.. After Our players Suffer to get teams to play in europe nd make a name for themself and feed their family we want dem to play for their Nations not thinking of tomorrow. Even we have coaches in this afcon who are hungry whiles govt official are enjoyin at their expense. Give klopp a break after all it is Liverpool who salah is on their Bills. Will egypt foot his bills when He Is home injured or not treated well
fasadkos
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stop that my friend
likabeipty
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useless man
jebcoprstz
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Klopp should have an ounce of respect for Africa.
kahcnprsz
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foolish man,if it were to be a German player would you be saying that??? You guys always want to decide for Africans.