A former Liverpool star has praised top scorer Mohamed Salah following the argument with Jurgen Klopp.
While the Reds' Premier League title charges suffered a blow after drawing 2-2 with West Ham United, the main talking point was Salah's argument with Klopp.
To makes matter worse, Salah claimed "there will be fire" if he commented on the situation after the encounter.
Read: Klopp opens up on Salah relationship after touchline spat
Former Reds and Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson has surprisingly praised the Egyptian for that reaction.
“I appreciate his honesty because, the thing is, the only person that loses is him,” Johnson told Squawka Football.
“If he speaks his mind and tells you what’s really on his brain, then everyone’s going to criticise him for it and he can’t win.
“That’s why players shouldn’t do interviews when they’re fiery, or angry, or have just come off the pitch, or were sent off, because they’re going to speak from the heart, and some people aren’t designed to take that.
“I don’t mind it. At least he’s calculated and he knows that he’s going to say some stuff that’s going to upset people, so I’m sure he’s told the people that are upsetting him in person. I respect it. I’m sure he’s let his steam off elsewhere.
“Obviously other fans and the press would love him to do it, for them, but it isn’t about them. I’m sure whatever he’s got to say is for the benefit of the manager and the team.”
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