Salah has been a key figure throughout some of Klopp’s most memorable moments during his time as Liverpool manager. Salah is among a number of players past and present who have shared their memories of the former Borussia Dortmund boss. Salah doesn’t appear to have let that brief falling-out taint his memories of Klopp, though.

“And he basically explained to me that he was building a new team at the club and Sadio [Mane] and Bobby [Firmino] are there and he wanted me to play in the side. “My football, he said: ‘I am going to improve your football and give you the freedom to do what you want.’ And then I was like OK, I am going to come.

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As well as the on-field memories, Salah had plenty to say about Klopp the person. “I always look at this situation as a human being,” the former Roma star added.

“He improved me as a player for sure and I helped him a lot as a manager for sure, we helped each other a lot and we gave everything to the club to win trophies, everyone can see that. “But the thing I take from that as a human being, as a person, if I am in trouble I can speak to him and ask as a person. I think we will keep the communication for sure forever, for life.

Because it is not just a relationship with work, we also take it outside and we are going to stay in contact forever.” Salah isn’t the only member of the current squad to pay tribute, with goalkeeper Alisson anticipating an emotional farewell on Sunday. “The gaffer gave the opportunity not only for the players to be part of this successful team, but he gave [that] to the supporters as well,” the Brazilian told club media.

“He made the supporters feel part of that. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.

The stakes couldn’t be higher as the pair will go head to head for the prestigious WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.