Speaking before the match, Klopp said: “He made it, he just had one training session. He can come on really good.” Klopp instead named an attacking line-up with Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz as a front three.
Klopp is still determined to convince Salah to sign a new long-term contract, and spoke on Tuesday to confirm talks were still ongoing. He said: “The decisive parties are in contact and the rest we will see.”
The head coach’s optimism may not be shared by everyone at the club, however, as reports suggest Fenway Sports Group are unwilling to break the bank for Salah’s new deal. The Athletic reports the club are willing to make him their highest-paid player ever, but are not willing to go above and beyond the current wage structure in place.
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