Video: Sadio Mane snubbed Jurgen Klopp's request for a handshake at full time…Klopp explains why

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Jurgen Klopp brushed off a spat with Sadio Mane after he celebrated his first win at Old Trafford as Liverpool manager on Thursday.

Mane, who started on the bench and replaced Diogo Jota in the 74th minute, refused to shake Klopp’s hand at the final whistle as he marched towards the tunnel shaking his head.

The Liverpool boss played down the incident and admitted that he had not had a chance to explain his selection to the Senegal striker.

‘No, there is no problem,’ said Klopp. ‘I made a late decision in training before the game to put Diogo in.

‘The boys are used to me explaining things but there was no time for that. It is all fine. Sadio was slightly angry but that is all.’

Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness criticised Mane for snubbing Klopp, particularly after his team had picked up their first win at Old Trafford in seven years.

‘I wouldn’t be happy,’ Souness said on Sky Sports. ‘He should have shaken his hand. He doesn’t want a cuddle but he should show a bit of respect. 

‘It’s disrespectful to his manager and most importantly to the football club. Of course, he’s not happy at being at being left out, but how can he argue at being a sub when Liverpool have won at Old Trafford?’

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane added Mane should not have reacted the way he did, but could sympathise with his frustration: Roy Keane: ‘I think obviously the player is out of order but not every player wants… there is a new trend now among managers, everyone going on the pitch giving high fives.

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