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He has arguably been the world's best player this season, having contributed with 32 goals and 22 assists for Liverpool in all competitions.

It came just days after they were dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain, who edged through on penalties.

It came just days after they were dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain, who edged past the Reds on penalties.



It's only normal that he's not going to have the same energy levels as when he can eat.

"For him to be actually on that pitch playing at that level is absolutely outstanding just to be there, you know.

I think this team is so reliant on Salah, expecting a worldie from him, a penalty, a free kick, whatever it may be.

"I just thought from Liverpool's point of view the performance was a bit flat.

Maybe it was psychologically from the PSG result."

Salah will be hoping to rediscover his usual form as quickly as possible, with Liverpool hoping to wrap up the Premier League title after the international break.

They lead by a margin of 12 points and look firmly set to lift the trophy for the first time since 2020.

If they manage to see it through, it will be their only major honour of the campaign having been eliminated from the Champions League and FA Cup before losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.


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