What Jurgen Klopp did after Fulham win as Liverpool boss faces unthinkable Mohamed Salah question

The clock may be ticking down on Jurgen Klopp’s reign, but still Liverpool are determined to ensure a glorious farewell for their departing manager.

There was more than a measure of defiance laced in both his trademark post-match triple first-pump towards a delighted away end and the cheers returned in response.

After so much positivity throughout much of a surprisingly successful campaign, the last few weeks have seen doubts seep into the minds of Reds supporters and, in some respects, the legs of Klopp’s players.

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Having started the month two points clear before stumbles against Manchester United and Crystal Palace sandwiched a Europa League shocker against Atalanta, there has been a suggestion that Liverpool, having far exceeded expectations, were running out of gas. Their race was run.

Here at Craven Cottage, though, the Reds found their second wind. And with it came renewed hope that, with five games remaining, the Premier League title can still be snaffled.

Of course, it is out of Liverpool’s hands, with leaders Arsenal having a much superior goal difference and champions Manchester City, now down in third, possessing a game in hand. Klopp’s men are reliant on both teams slipping up.

All the Reds can do is win their own games. And after the tentative step forward of a narrow victory in Atalanta, Liverpool gradually produced a performance that justified the selection gamble taken by Klopp.

While rotation was expected with the game coming less than 72 hours after the trip to Italy, there were nevertheless eyebrows raised at the sight of Alexis Mac Allister, Ibrahima