Liverpool boss Arne Slot talks up ‘special player’ Mohamed Salah

The 32-year-old Egypt international’s future at Anfield remains a topic of debate with his current contract running down.

USUAL BUSINESS: Mohamed Salah scored twice in Liverpool’s thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw at Newcastle. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA

Liverpool boss Arne Slot hailed “special” Mohamed Salah after seeing him fire the Premier League leaders to the brink of victory at Newcastle.

The Reds ultimately left St James’ Park with only a point after Fabian Schar snatched a 3-3 draw at the end of a pulsating encounter, but Salah’s double – his 14th and 15th goals of the season – transformed a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the Switzerland defender’s late intervention.