- Liverpool delivered another hugely impressive performance before late lapses
- Reds take 5-2 lead to Rome next week and Mo Salah remains the ace card
- Egyptian magician has scored incredible 43 goals in 47 goals so far this season
When was the last time you can remember a player at an English club having a season as incredible as this?
With 43 goals in just 47 games, Mo Salah has eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest season in England when he got 42 for Manchester United in 2007-2008… and Mo has still got at least four games to go!
I was anticipating a battle of the hotshots between Salah and Edin Dzeko but it was no contest. I felt sorry for the Roma striker, whose side left him isolated.
Mo Salah scored twice and delivered two assists in another remarkable performance
Despite feeding off scraps, he still got his side what could be a vital away goal.
Salah, by contrast, gave a performance that summed up his remarkable season. His first goal was inch perfect. It was such a measured finish.
The second was so nonchalant and you feel he could execute anything he puts his mind to.
The Egyptian terrorised his former side to put Liverpool in control of their semi-final
Yet Salah is not greedy. On a hat-trick in the second half, he chose to set up Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.
Such is his influence that when he went off, Liverpool lost their way.
No one has scored more goals than Salah across Europe in all competitions this season.
When you are dominating these games, you have to be considered a serious Ballon d’Or contender.
Salah should be considered a major contender for the Ballon d’Or after an incredible year
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