Africa-Press – Lesotho. Sadio Mané has offered a rare and candid look at one of the most talked-about moments of his Liverpool career: the heated touchline outburst at Turf Moor after Mohamed Salah opted to shoot instead of squaring the ball for what looked like a certain goal.
The incident, during a Premier League match against Burnley, sparked headlines and fuelled speculation about tension between Liverpool’s two star forwards. Mané now recalls the moment with a mix of humour and honesty, admitting just how frustrated he’d been.
He remembers watching the clip back and noticing Salah’s expression in the build-up, which only deepened the sting. By the time he reached the bench, emotions had spilled over. “I was really, really angry because he didn’t pass to me,” he recalls. “He should pass to me.”
But the story behind the scenes paints a softer picture. Mané says that after the match the two went their separate ways without speaking, leaving Salah worried that the frustration had lingered. The next day at Melwood, the Egyptian forward approached him, choosing his moment carefully.
“He wanted to talk to me, but he didn’t know how to start,” Mané says. Eventually Salah asked, “Can we talk?” and the pair stepped aside to clear the air.
Salah’s explanation was simple. “You think I didn’t want to pass to you? I didn’t score. Bobby scored. But even when I got the ball, I wasn’t thinking or even seeing you. I just wanted to shoot,” he told Mané. “Honestly, if I could pass you and I saw you, I would.”
The conversation ended any tension, reinforcing the trust that became a hallmark of Liverpool’s forward line during their most dominant years. For Mané, the moment stands as a reminder of how competitive instincts can flare, but also how easily they can be resolved when two players share the same ambition and respect.
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