Jurgen Klopp on Managing Mohamed Salah’s Fitness
Handling Salah’s Comeback
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed caution regarding Mohamed Salah’s return to training after a hamstring injury, ahead of their Europa League tie against Sparta Prague. While Salah’s availability is a boost for the team, Klopp emphasized the need to manage his workload carefully during this demanding period of the season.
Impact of Salah’s Return
Salah’s return is timely for Liverpool as they prepare for crucial fixtures, including the Europa League clash with Sparta Prague and a Premier League showdown against Manchester City. Klopp highlighted Salah’s energy and readiness to contribute but stressed the importance of balancing his participation to avoid risking further injury.
Assessing Salah’s Fitness
Having scored 19 goals for Liverpool this season across all competitions, Salah’s absence due to injury was felt by the team. Klopp acknowledged the challenge of managing Salah’s fitness, especially considering his recent return from the Africa Cup of Nations and subsequent injury setback. Despite Salah’s impressive performance against Brentford, Klopp emphasized the need for caution.
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