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Tom Victor

Jurgen Klopp slams Mo Salah World Cup treatment as Sadio Mane sends emotional message

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted to his mixed emotions after Sadio Mane reached the World Cup at Mohamed Salah's expense, while hitting out at the treatment of the Egyptian forward in Dakar.

Senegal beat Egypt on penalties in their qualifying play-off, with Salah missing from the spot. However, Salah was targeted with lasers shone from the crowd before firing his kick off-target, prompting Egypt to demand a replay.

Former Roma forward Salah sparked questions about his future with his dressing room comments after the game, having also suffered Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak against Senegal in January. The Egyptian has returned to England ahead of a Saturday meeting with Watford in the Premier League, and Klopp has shared his thoughts.

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