Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has responded fiercely to rumors that the Saudi Pro League may pursue Mohamed Salah in January.
Al-Ittihad recently enticed Liverpool with a substantial offer for Salah while Saudi Arabia’s transfer window was still open. However, Liverpool remained steadfast and prevented Roberto Firmino, Fabinho, and Jordan Henderson from joining them in the Middle East.
The inability of Liverpool to sign a successor right away was a major factor in their decision to turn down Al-Ittihad’s advances. That won’t be the case when the transfer windows reopen in January, though, which has generated a lot of conjecture about Saudi Pro League suitors trying their luck again at the next chance.
During a news conference on Friday, however, Klopp retaliated against reporters when they brought up the subject of selling Salah in the winter.
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“A week after it closed, you ask me about the January transfer window,” the Liverpool manager spat. Is it not possible for you to pose these questions in December?
“Until you reopened the wound, I wasn’t concerned about and still am not. I’m not concerned.
Salah has not moved, but there are currently a number of players in the Saudi Pro League who were once under Klopp’s control. In addition to the aforementioned three, players like Georginio Wijnaldum and Sadio Mane have also ended up there.
In response to Henderson’s interview, Klopp
However, Al-Ettifaq’s acquisition of Jordan Henderson was perhaps the most contentious Saudi move involving a Liverpool player.
At the conclusion of his tenure at Anfield, the former captain of Liverpool recently stated he felt unwelcome by the team. Klopp has now verified Henderson’s claims that he was unable to provide him with assurances over playing time.
“I didn’t read the interview at first, then I read it so I can form my own opinion,” stated Klopp. Hendo was honest. It was that way.
“I don’t know that, so I can’t tell a player they can have 50 games. I felt it was crucial that we discuss “what happens if” in our relationship.
“I adore Hendo, but when they weren’t playing, he wasn’t that terrific; Lucas and Milner were the same. Thus, we now discuss that.
Hendo therefore believed—in his ears and thoughts—that I didn’t want him there. Hendo would stay if I said he would be my primary man, but I was unable to. It’s best that he moved on because of this.
