Jurgen Klopp Didn't Want to Sign Mohamed Salah and Preferred Another Player
Background
Mohamed Salah is one of the best players in the world and has been a key part of Liverpool's success in recent years. However, it has been revealed that Jurgen Klopp did not want to sign Salah when he was first appointed as Liverpool manager.Klopp preferred to sign Julian Brandt from Bayer Leverkusen, but he was unable to do so due to the player's high transfer fee.
Klopp's Reasoning
Klopp's reasoning for not wanting to sign Salah was that he did not believe he was the right fit for his team.
Klopp felt that Salah was too individualistic and would not be able to fit into Liverpool's team ethic.
Klopp also had concerns about Salah's injury record.
Salah's Success
Despite Klopp's reservations, Salah has been a huge success at Liverpool.
He has scored over 100 goals for the club and has helped them win the Premier League, the Champions League, and the League Cup.
Salah has also been named the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice.
Klopp's Admission
Klopp has since admitted that he was wrong about Salah.
He has said that Salah is a "world-class player" and that he is "delighted" to have him at Liverpool.
Klopp's admission is a reminder that even the best managers can make mistakes.
Conclusion
Jurgen Klopp's decision not to sign Mohamed Salah was a mistake.
Salah has been a huge success at Liverpool and has helped them win numerous trophies.
Klopp's admission that he was wrong about Salah is a reminder that even the best managers can make mistakes.