Lip reader gives his take on what Mohamed Salah said to Jurgen Klopp in their furious touchline spat at West Ham

Liverpool's title hopes were dented again on Saturday when they were held to a point by the Hammers, drawing 2-2, with a win necessary to keep their faint title hopes alive.

Their issues at the London Stadium were brought into focus when Klopp and Salah got visibly angry with each other before the Egyptian's introduction as a substitute, with Darwin Nunez having to step in and separate the two Liverpool legends.

Footage showed the flash point began after a disagreement about how Salah shook his manager's hand ahead of his entry to the field.

According to Daily Mail via lip reader John Cassidy, Salah said: "There's nothing I can do about that, nothing."

Cassidy states that, though Klopp's response was obscured, he indicated Salah was not ready quickly enough for him.

The Liverpool boss then walked over and agitated Salah with a response that again could not be determined.

It's at this point the winger lost his cool and reportedly replied: "I will, I will get a red card, after seven years, after seven years' service, after seven years!"

Darwin Nunez was then forced to usher away his teammate before the situation escalated any further.

After the incident, Salah ignored his manager as he walked onto the pitch at full-time. The 31-year-old then told reporters when walking through the mixed zone: "If I speak, there will be fire."

The stunning altercation raised doubt over his future at the club. Salah's current deal expires in 2025, which may motivate the Reds to cash in on the ageing striker in the summer, although there are reports that the Egyptian striker will stay on at the club as he does not want to exit Anfield.