Jurgen Klopp defends Mohamed Salah from 'diver' jibes as he reveals he has 'a proper knock on his foot' - after Tony Cascarino said Liverpool forward's tumble for a penalty was 'an insult to Nobby Stiles and the game he loved'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has jumped to Mohamed Salah's defence after the winger was accused of diving to win a penalty against West Ham.

Salah scored a penalty in the 42nd minute after he went down in the area following a challenge from West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku.

Although Salah has been accused of diving in some quarters, Klopp is adamant that his player didn't cheat and revealed that he has 'a proper knock on his foot' as a result of Masuaku's challenge.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Liverpool's game against Atalanta, Klopp said: 'No.