Mohamed Salah blows away Alan Smith after what he did for Liverpool v West Ham
Mohamed Salah left Alan Smith in awe after his “magic” moment for Liverpool in the 5-0 win against West Ham United.
The Reds dismantled the hosts at the London Stadium on Sunday (29 December) as Salah recovered from his “astonishing” recent Ballon d’Or snub to add another goal and two assists to his Premier League tally.
However, one moment in particular left former Arsenal forward gushing live on Sky Sports Football (29 December, 5:56pm) after Salah beat two opposition defenders inside the penalty area to set up Cody Gakpo for the third goal of the afternoon.
He said: “More magic from Mohamed Salah, absolutely inspired. That turn is just brilliant, beautiful to watch. He completely outfoxes Kostas Mavropanos and Cody Gakpo is on the spot to poke it in.”
Mohamed Salah at his best for Liverpool v West Ham United
We are witnessing greatness from Salah on Merseyside.
The Egyptian leads the Premier League goals and assist rankings heading into the New Year and shows no signs of slowing down.
In three days, he will enter the final six months of his Anfield contract and will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with interested parties outside of England.
While the growing consensus remains hopeful that the 32-year-old will sign fresh terms with Liverpool, it is undoubtedly a perilous situation Slot finds himself in.
The Dutchman can do little more to convince Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Salah their futures will be best served on Merseyside – he has not only risen to the daunting challenge of succeeding Jurgen Klopp but is thriving.
Liverpool are leading the pack in the Premier League, in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, on track to finish top of the Champions League league phase and have a favourable FA Cup third-round tie against League Two strugglers Accrington Stanley.
Even the most optimistic of Reds will not entertain talk of a historic quadruple this year, but with the dream very much a slight possibility, why would the expiring trio want to leave Anfield?
If Salah keeps up his impeccable form and wins silverware with Liverpool this year – he will not be excluded from the Ballon d’Or shortlist next year.
In other Liverpool news, Newcastle United are preparing their move for a Reds ace.
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