Klopp accepts Salah substitution sparked Roma fightback
Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti both hit after Liverpool's star was withdrawn, and his boss is happy to take the blame after a memorable game

Jurgen Klopp accepts he may be criticised for substituting Mohamed Salah after the forward ran riot against former club Roma in the Champions League semi-final.

Salah scored a first-half brace then set up Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino after the break as Liverpool raced into an incredible 5-0 lead against the Serie A side at Anfield on Tuesday.

But when Klopp opted to withdraw Salah for Danny Ings with 15 minutes remaining, the switch sparked a stunning Roma fightback, late Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti goals leaving the tie somewhat improbably balanced.

Roma overturned a three-goal first-leg deficit in the last round against Barcelona but Klopp explained he was not prepared to risk Salah's fitness, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having suffered a first-half knee injury that could end his season.

"Outstanding. Pretty much can't defend [against him]," Klopp told a post-match news conference of Salah's spectacular showing.

"The way we played after the first 15 minutes and adapted to their formation, we played how we played, he has a massive impact.
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