Klopp: Salah’s comeback in the second half no surprise.

Klopp: Salah’s comeback in the second half no surprise.

Manager Jurgen Klopp expressed no surprise that Mohamed Salah was able to bounce back from a missed penalty, scoring twice in Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Newcastle United.
Despite a frustrating first half, Salah changed his boots at halftime, breaking the deadlock with a 49th-minute goal and later converting a penalty in the 86th minute, securing a three-point lead for Liverpool in the Premier League.

Klopp emphasized that Salah’s ability to impact and elevate his performance is not unexpected, given his track record. Salah, who will soon join Egypt for the African Cup of Nations, now shares the league’s top goalscorer position with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, both having scored 14 goals.

Regarding his choice to change boots, Salah explained it wasn’t superstition but rather a practical decision based on feel.
Liverpool dominated the match with 35 shots compared to Newcastle’s five, and 15 shots on target. Klopp acknowledged the outstanding atmosphere created by the fans, praising their support throughout the game.

Reflecting on the match, Klopp expressed satisfaction with Liverpool’s high intensity and continuous effort. Despite a moment of panic when he lost his wedding ring on the pitch after the game, Klopp eventually found it, sharing a relieved moment with a television camera.