Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to react after seeing what Mohamed Salah did in the 89th minute against Inter Milan last night.
What’s the story?
Well, the Reds won the first leg of their Round of 16 tie by a 2-0 scoreline at the San Siro last night, with Salah netting the crucial second goal.
However, he also showed another side to his game in the 89th minute.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold nowhere to be seen as Roberto Gagliardini surged down the flank, Salah was spotted sprinting back to help out the backline.
The Egyptian couldn’t prevent a cross coming into the box, but fortunately, it sailed into the arms of Alisson.
Nevertheless, it was a fantastic show of commitment from Salah, who proved how much of a team player he is when tracking back to help.
Liverpool have a machine in Mohamed Salah
Apart from the mental aspect of his desire to help, his late sprint at the San Siro showed just how fit an athlete Salah is.
Having played 89 minutes of a seriously intense game, Salah still had the energy to surge back and defend, when nobody would’ve blamed him for staying up top and resting.
The ex-Chelsea man is a model professional, and his desire to win sets the tone amongst Jürgen Klopp’s group – everyone will want to match his output.
As one supporter below mentioned, Salah’s exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations must also be taken into account.
Somehow, the Liverpool No.11 has played nearly ten 90-minute games in the space of a month, all while avoiding any injuries.
He really is an incredible athlete, and it’s testament to how well he looks after himself – the Reds have a truly world class figure in their ranks, who can do it all.
For now, let’s see what the Liverpool fans on Twitter have been saying about the 89th minute moment…
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