Mamadou Sakho Says Liverpool Manager Lied About Him

Football player Mamadou Sakho has spoken about his difficult time at Liverpool FC. He said that he felt manager Jurgen Klopp did not tell the truth about his absence from the team. Sakho explained that he believed fans were not given the correct information.
By Newsroom | Football, Liverpool |

The football world often sees public disagreements between players and management. In the case of Mamadou Sakho and Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool FC, these tensions escalated, leading to Sakho's removal from the first-team squad. Sakho himself has publicly voiced his feelings about the situation, particularly regarding claims of dishonesty.

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Background of Discord

Mamadou Sakho, a defender, joined Liverpool FC and initially showed promise, even featuring in the team that vied for the Premier League title. However, his time at the club became complicated, especially following Jurgen Klopp's appointment as manager. Disciplinary issues and perceived fitness concerns marked the turning point in his Liverpool career.

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  • Sakho played in Jurgen Klopp's first Liverpool team in mid-October.

  • Reports suggest he fell out with Klopp while receiving treatment for an Achilles injury in the United States.

  • This led to him being told he needed to go on loan if he wished to continue playing top-level football.

  • Sakho perceived a loan move to certain clubs as a significant step down.

  • He was eventually loaned to Crystal Palace in January.

Sakho's Public Dissatisfaction

Unable to secure a move he felt was suitable or play for Liverpool, Sakho took to social media, specifically Snapchat, to express his frustrations. These posts, often occurring in the early hours of the morning, indicated a deep sense of grievance.

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  • On one occasion, Sakho posted a Snapchat message at 3 am, stating, "I cannot accept the lie."

  • He also expressed his belief that he was fit to play, contrary to what he felt was being communicated.

  • Another post suggested fans had been "deceived about the truth behind his extended absence."

  • He claimed the club did not want him to play, even with the reserve team.

  • Sakho stated he would "speak soon for the people who support me and don't understand the situation."

Conflicting Accounts of Fitness and Discipline

The core of the public dispute appears to center on differing perspectives regarding Sakho's availability and commitment. Klopp's stance has been characterized as a "no-nonsense approach" to discipline.

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  • Klopp's philosophy on missed training sessions was summarized as, "I think missed a session is missed a session."

  • Sakho's departure from the squad is linked to events like "turning up late and having huge row with boss" and "lateness for training."

  • There's also a reference to Sakho being found guilty of failing a doping test, although he was later cleared, this incident is noted as damaging his relationship with Klopp.

  • Sakho felt fans were not being told the full story regarding his absence.

Outcomes and Current Status

The fallout from these disagreements resulted in Mamadou Sakho being removed from the Liverpool first-team and eventually leaving the club. His subsequent career has also seen him looking for new teams after disagreements with other managers.

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  • Sakho was "banished" from the Liverpool squad.

  • His contract with Liverpool was eventually terminated, or he departed the club.

  • He has since been reported as looking for a new club after falling out with the manager at Montpellier.

  • Sakho has been described as a "cult hero" and a "divisive figure" at Liverpool, with opinion often split among fans.

Expert and Media Perspectives

The media coverage highlights the dramatic nature of the public statements made by Sakho and the perceived strictness of Klopp's management style.

  • The Mirror reported Sakho's 3 am Snapchat plea as him venting frustrations about his "predicament" and stating, "I cannot accept the lie."

  • The Liverpool Echo noted that after Sakho's signing, "things went downhill for Sakho at Liverpool," and that he was "banished from Liverpool squad after turning up late and having huge row with boss."

  • The Guardian mentioned Sakho risked "further inflaming his strained relationship with Jürgen Klopp after claiming that fans have been deceived."

  • GiveMeSport framed it as Sakho claiming Klopp "lied about me for weeks."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Mamadou Sakho leave Liverpool?
Mamadou Sakho had problems with manager Jurgen Klopp. He felt he was not being told the truth and was not allowed to play, even with the reserve team.
Q: What did Sakho say about the manager?
Sakho said on social media that he could not accept lies. He felt that fans were deceived about why he was not playing for Liverpool.
Q: What was the main problem?
The main problem was different ideas about Sakho's fitness and if he was late for training. Sakho felt the club did not want him to play and that the manager was not honest about it.