Roy Keane has earlier on the subject of sticking the boot into Liverpool gamers, however one remark that he made on Sunday means that he is aware of elite high quality when he sees it.
The ex-Manchester United captain was on punditry obligation for Sky Sports activities yesterday as he watched his former membership being ripped aside by Arne Slot’s Reds, with Mo Salah supplying the assists for each Luis Diaz targets earlier than getting on the scoresheet himself to make it three in as many video games to start out the season.
The 53-year-old was filled with reward for the Egyptian King after the match, saying (1 September, 18:25): “He was good. Speak about a world-class efficiency – he’s an ideal instance. I actually get pleasure from watching him. Clearly it’s exhausting to take for Man United at present however you’ve received to present credit score the place it’s due.”
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Whereas Keane could have a status for airing somewhat blunt views on sure groups and gamers (generally justified, generally not), he’s additionally wise sufficient to have the ability to put private allegiances apart when he sees high quality of Salah’s degree.
As if the Egyptian’s formidable return of 214 targets in simply over seven years at Liverpool wasn’t indicative sufficient of his phenomenal requirements, the moments of sophistication that he gives in teeing up teammates to attain – resembling the superbly weighted go for Luis Diaz’s second yesterday – illustrate his presents as a footballer.
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There was additionally one majestic piece of ball management from the 32-year-old within the closing minutes at Outdated Trafford, whereas three key passes, 5 duels gained and two profitable dribbles (Sofascore) present a pleasant embellishment to the importance of his aim contributions.
Alas, Salah hinted after the match that this could possibly be his last season at Anfield except membership chiefs method him about extending his contract, which expires subsequent June, so there’s a discernible worry that we mightn’t get to get pleasure from our iconic quantity 11 for for much longer.
Whether or not or not he stays at Liverpool past the summer time of 2025, we’d implore Reds followers to easily savour no matter time he has left on Merseyside. As Keane himself has implied, we’re within the presence of true greatness with the Egyptian King.
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