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'Salah is being targeted for where he comes from' - Fowler dismisses diving criticism against Liverpool star

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler thinks Mohamed Salah is being criticised for diving because of his roots as a non-English player.

The two-time African Footballer of the Year has been accused of trying to con referees to win penalties in the English top-flight with ex-players like Garth Crooks and John Aldridge urging him not to earn a reputation for going to ground "too easily" like former club star Luis Suarez.

Salah was recently accused of diving to try and win a penalty after a challenge from Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho in an encounter that Liverpool won 4-3 last Saturday, thanks to his brace.