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Alan Shearer, a Newcastle legend and Match of the Day pundit, believes that Mo Salah's anger towards Jurgen Klopp during Liverpool's draw with West Ham may have been justified. The two had a heated exchange on the sideline at the London Stadium as Salah prepared to enter the game, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

As reported by the Mirror, Salah seemed to react to something Klopp said, and forward Darwin Nunez intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further. Notably, Salah refused to interact with Klopp as he left the pitch at full time, suggesting a deeper issue. Klopp attempted to downplay the incident, revealing that he had spoken with Salah after the game, but Salah warned that if he stopped to talk to reporters, "there will be fire."

Shearer thinks the situation likely stemmed from Salah being left out of the starting lineup, which would understandably upset him. "We don't know what Klopp said to him, but it clearly riled him up," Shearer said. "He's got every right to be upset, considering his incredible track record. He's been unbelievable for Liverpool, and it's no surprise he's unhappy about being benched."

Shearer continued, "I understand why Salah ignored Klopp and gave the Liverpool fans a round of applause before heading straight down the tunnel. We can only guess what Klopp said to him, but it's clear that Salah feels disrespected. With 17 goals in 25 league starts, his stats are incredible. It's a shame it's ending like this."

Peter Crouch, a former Liverpool forward, shared a similar analysis. "It didn't look good, and I don't think it reflects well on the club," he said. "Mo Salah is a player who usually starts most games for Liverpool, so he'll be fuming about being on the bench. Top players like him expect to start, and it's no surprise he's unhappy. No one likes to see this kind of tension between a manager and a key player."

Crouch's comments highlight the complexity of the situation, as Salah's anger may stem from a deeper sense of disrespect rather than just being left out of the starting lineup. The incident has sparked debate about the dynamics between Klopp and Salah, with many wondering if this is a sign of a larger issue within the team.

Overall, the situation between Klopp and Salah has added fuel to the fire, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the team's performance moving forward. One thing is certain, however - the tension between these two Liverpool giants has created a stir that won't soon be forgotten.