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.

“I’m, obviously, really happy for Sadio that he could make it, and I’m really disappointed and feel for Mo," Klopp said ahead of the Watford game. "I don’t think the situation around the penalty and the lasers was particularly cool, that’s clear as well.

“I feel for him, but I’m happy for Sadio as well. That’s football, we are used to this all of the time.

“It’s different when two mates in such a big game play against each other, but they are both top professionals and very emotional people. But I’m sure they will deal with it in the right way."

Egyptian FA chief Gamel Allam spoke about the situation after the defeat. "We asked for a replay of the match because the match was held in a strange atmosphere, and if we had lost in normal circumstances, we would have congratulated Senegal," Allam said (via Youm7 Sport ).

Mane has sent a message thanking Senegal's fans after the victory. It will be the Lions of Teranga's third World Cup, and their second in a row after they were