The Uruguay striker was the Premier League's top scorer during his final season at Liverpool, when the Reds missed out on the title by just two points.
Replacing the Egyptian would have been unthinkable just a few months ago, but Klopp admitted Salah looked a little short of confidence as after missingtwo early chances when well-placed on the edge of the area, he tried to pass to Roberto Firmino
Fortunately for United, Lisandro Martinez came on to make his return after almost two months out through injury. Jonny Evans, another central defender, may also miss the match with the Blues.
He fired a powerful shot under Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson late in the game to make it two wins from two in the north London club's new home. "I like this stadium, it is amazing to play here.
'We're missing something,' he mused. 'We always come second or third. It isn't bad luck, we are just lacking something. I'm sure there are plenty of players at clubs below the elite that feel this way.'
He, rather than pointing fingers at Conte for missing out on the UCL next season, pointed fingers squarely at the board for their poor management. "I'm not blaming it on Conte," the Netherlands assistant manager told Goal.
Hazard's future is the subject of intense speculation following Chelsea's failure to qualify for next season's Champions League and his failure to agree terms on an extension to his current deal which expires in two year's time.
One of the Nigerian clubs playing in the top elite league known as the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, has declared one of its players missing.
Arsenal currently sit fifth on the table with 10 points, just two below leaders City, who are the only side still with a 100 per cent record in the league this season.
The Red Devils are facing their worst Premier League finish in decades after missing out on top four finish this season and are now battling to qualify for the Europa League.