Mohamed Salah would not “fall over if he suffered such contact in the street” but had every right to go to ground in order to earn a penalty against West Ham, says Peter Crouch, with the Liverpool forward being defended from dive accusations.
The Egyptian superstar took a tumble during a Premier League clash with the Hammers at Anfield on Saturday.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were trailing when Salah hit the deck under pressure from Arthur Masuaku.
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Replays showed that minimal contact was made with Salah’s leg as he went over inside the box, but a penalty was awarded and the prolific 28-year-old converted from the spot himself.