Salah claimed his 7th assist of the season by setting up Naby Keita’s opening goal in the win over the Mexicans.
Having won the Premier League’s Golden Boot award for the past two seasons, although he shared it with club team-mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2018-19, the ‘Egyptian King’ has 13 goals in 23 appearances for the Reds in all competitions this season.
Salah’s ability to create and score has forced Wenger to liken him to Barcelona Superstar and 2019 Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
“I like his evolution,” the 70-year-old told beIN Sports.
“Because he had touches last night [against Monterrey] of a playmaker.”
“He created chances around the box that are exceptional, [there were shades] of Messi in him last night and I like that a guy who can score so many goals also becomes the guy who gives assists.”
“That is a complete player. That’s what we all admire and what we want from our players.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who was speaking in the same interview echoed the French tactician’s thought.
“Very good, very good experiences [with Salah] but the most positive was on the training ground – sensationally good,” Klopp said.
“On the pitch he’s great, really, really good.”
Liverpool will face South American champions Flamengo in the Club World Cup final on Saturday.
