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Sami Hyypia has weighed in on the dispute that occurred between Sadio Mane and Mo Salah against Burnley, but thinks it is a positive sign as it shows the determination of the squad to win.

What did he say?

Liverpool have adopted a winning mentality since Klopp arrived, that is clear through their current run of 17 consecutive Premier League wins, as well as the way in which players such as Georginio Wijnaldum and Trent Alexander-Arnold speak about their desire to win trophies.

As a result, there is a competitive feeling throughout the squad, with each determined to succeed, and against Burnley that resulted in a quarrel between the two front men.

A lot was said about how the clash was a worrying sign for the Reds, but their former captain believes that it is insead an example of how strong the dressing room is.

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He told The Daily Star: "It just shows that everyone wants to win together and that shows what a great group Klopp has built with that dynamic.

“It’s always good to have that kind of openness where players can call each other out. That’s part of the culture of winning. There’s nothing wrong with it.

“All successful teams have that desire which means they demand more from each other. I remember some sparks flying between players when I was at Anfield – and that’s only good for the team."

The former Finland international's view is supported by the fact Liverpool continue to win, brushing aside Chelsea and Leicester since, with a last minute goal against the latter an example of their positive spirit and never-say die attitude.

Dispute was a positive

With Liverpool demolishing Burnley 3-0 in the now infamous match, the dispute between Mane and Salah was the only blemish on the win, but it has proved that the only negative was in publicity, as the pair continue to perform to a top-class standard.

Since that match Mane and Salah have contributed a combined total of five goals and assists in four league games, and the Reds haven't dropped a point, thus proving Ian Wright wrong, who said that it was a portrayal of sign of deep anger that had been building up for a long time.

He wasn't the only one who had a negative view of the incident, with Michael Owen labelling Salah as "selfish", and the saga lasting as long as Liverpool's trip to Chelsea a few weeks after, with Frank Lampard asked his view on the matter.

The coverage of the dispute was blown way out of proportion. Jurgen Klopp addressed the issue post-match and both players showed there was no bad feeling between them via a social media post, and therefore Hyypia is correct in his assessment.

Both players are brilliant forwards at the top of the game and it is only natural that each wants to get on the scoresheet as often as possible, and the fact they are so keen to do so can only be advantageous to Liverpool.

The fact the team continues to perform to a winning standard is evidence of that, and only when results falter should question be raised.