Mane And Salah’s Fight Was A Positive One — Sami Hyypia

The fight between Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah during the game vs Burnley was a positive battle, according to Sami Hyypia.

Mane had an outburst with the Egyptian, which was his frustration at how selfish Salah was in the game.

The quarrel was squashed immediately, but it has been suggested that the battle had been brewing for a while.

Ex Liverpool defender, Sami has also said he has now said there is no problem with teammates quarrelling because it only showed how badly Mane and Salah want to be EPL champions this season.

His words, “I watch them and it seems they are having fun playing at such an extraordinarily high level, but they are also ­demanding of each other. That’s why they won’t ease up,”

“I saw the episode with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane but far from thinking that was damaging to dressing room spirit I thought it showed how strong it is.

“It just shows that everyone wants to win together and that shows what a great group [Jurgen] Klopp has built with that dynamic.

“It’s always good to have that kind of openness where players can call each other out. That’s part of the culture of winning. There’s nothing wrong with it.

“All successful teams have that desire which means they demand more from each other. I remember some sparks flying between players when I was at Anfield – and that’s only good for the team.”

“Everyone remembers you when you win trophies – even 15 or 20 years on.

“When I’m back in Liverpool everyone mentions that night in Istanbul in 2005. Something like that stays with the fans. No-one forgets it.

“That’s why this city will go crazy if they manage to win the League this year – just like they did in 2005.

“When we won in Istanbul the club hadn’t won the European Cup for 21 years so there was great emotion. It was a huge release.

“And it will be the same next May if we win the League ­because it’s been so long. There will be wild celebrations and also a place in history for the players. It will be special.”