Even though Neville was a Manchester United supporter, he was concerned about the split and called it “unpleasant” to see between two key players in Liverpool’s recent success.
During the encounter against West Ham, there was a visible display of friction between Salah and Klopp as Salah expressed his frustrations to his boss.
The fact that Darwin Nunez had to step in to defuse the situation shows how heated the argument was.
Despite their initial handshake, the exchange escalated as Salah continued to voice his displeasure, prompting Nunez’s intervention.
According to reports from Daily Mail, Neville said, “I had that at Manchester United a few times. There’s only one winner, but the problem is that the manager is leaving which helps Salah a little bit.”
Neville emphasized the potential repercussions if the discord persists, noting the clash between “two massive personalities and characters.”
The former Manchester United defender didn’t shy away from critiquing Salah’s recent performances either.
He pointed out Salah’s struggles since his return from the African Cup of Nations, citing his disappointment in the Merseyside derby against Everton and his subsequent drop to the bench against West Ham.
“I was at the Merseyside derby, and Salah’s not at his level,” Neville observed. “He’s been an amazing player and is an amazing player, but he was massively off it.”
Drawing a parallel with another Premier League star, Neville likened Salah’s situation to that of Son Heung-min, who faced a similar dip in form about 18 months ago.
“Salah’s just hit a brick wall,” Neville remarked. “These players play so much football they play so consistently and Salah has been almost ever-present for like six or seven years. There just comes a point whereby you need a break.”
Liverpool’s season, once brimming with promise, now faces uncertainty amidst internal discord and a dwindling chance at securing silverware.
