Gary Neville didn't hold back on addressing the tension between Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and manager Jurgen Klopp.
Despite his allegiance to Manchester United, Neville expressed concern over the rift, labelling it as "unpleasant" to witness between two pivotal figures in Liverpool's recent success.
The tension between Salah and Klopp came to a head during the match against West Ham, with Salah visibly expressing his frustrations towards his manager.
Darwin Nunez had to intervene to diffuse the situation, highlighting the intensity of the disagreement.
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Despite their initial handshake, the exchange escalated as Salah continued to voice his displeasure, prompting Nunez's intervention.
Neville on Salah and Klopp situation
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.