Mohamed Salah and Jürgen Klopp had a successful partnership during their time at Liverpool, winning various titles including the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup. However, reports have surfaced suggesting that the two did not have a great relationship off the field. Despite their professional and respectful relationship, Salah reportedly did not view Klopp as his best coach.
According to the Daily Mail, Salah did not have a good relationship with Klopp or his former teammate Sadio Mane. While there was always respect between Klopp and Salah, they did not form a close bond despite their time together. However, this supposed strained relationship did not seem to affect Salah’s performance on the field. In 349 games under Klopp, Salah scored 211 goals and provided 89 assists.
Interestingly, Salah reportedly considered Luciano Spalletti as the coach who had the most influence on him. Salah played under Spalletti at AS Roma from 2015 to 2017 before his move to Liverpool. Despite not matching his statistics under Klopp, Salah allegedly learned more, especially in defensive aspects, under Spalletti.
Although Salah’s numbers under Spalletti were not as impressive as under Klopp, he reportedly valued the Italian coach’s impact on his overall game. Despite the differences in coaching styles, Salah believed that Spalletti was the best coach he had ever played under.
While Salah’s revelations about his relationship with Klopp may come as a surprise to fans, it sheds light on the dynamics between players and coaches behind the scenes. It also highlights the importance of individual coaching styles and the impact they can have on a player’s development and performance. Ultimately, Salah’s success under different coaches showcases the diversity of coaching methods and their varying effects on players.
