Jurgen Klopp has defended Mohamed Salah and said Liverpool will “100%” allow him to play in the AFCON final if he is fit and Egypt qualify.
The 31-year-old forward was hoping to play an important role for his country after participating in the Africa Cup of Nations. However, he was forced to withdraw from the match against Ghana due to hamstring pain. After suffering a rare fitness problem, the decision was made to send him back to England.
Klopp defends Salah
The Reds are ready to send him back to Ivory Coast if the Pharaohs are in contention for the continental title, as Klopp told beIN SPORTS: “Egypt and Liverpool have the same interest, we want Mo Salah fit as soon as possible. If he stays in Africa and they can’t treat him properly, it will only delay things, especially for Egypt if they qualify for the tournament. We are bringing him here not to keep him away from Egypt, but to give him the best possible medical treatment. Everything was agreed. If Salah is fit and Egypt goes to the final, it was always clear that he would return, 100%. That’s what Mo wants, that’s what we want.”
Salah was criticized for leaving the Egypt camp in the middle of a major tournament, but Klopp insists there should be no questioning a man who remains a hero to millions in his home country. origin. The Reds boss added: “ If anyone questions Mo Salah’s loyalty, they should ask themselves if his loyalty is fair, because Mo Salah is certainly the most loyal Egyptian I have met in my life. »
