Watching Mohamed Salah has been the thrill of my footballing lifetime | Chris Smith
원문 보기Sadness over the Egyptian King’s departure from Liverpool is matched by gratitude for the goals and glory he gave supportersThe first time I saw Mohamed Salah play was in August 2017. Arsenal were the visitors to Anfield. Liverpool were sensational on that sunny Sunday afternoon. Bobby Firmino and Sadio Mané had fashioned a 2-0 first-half lead, before the third member of Jürgen Klopp’s new attacking trio added his name to the record.Arsenal’s corner was cleared to Héctor Bellerín, about 30 yards out. Salah was on him instantly, robbing the hapless Spaniard easily. His whirring legs blurred like the Road Runner’s as he raced into the Arsenal half and towards Petr Cech. I’d never seen a player bear down on the Kop goal so rapidly. Then came a cool finish and an almighty roar, followed by his celebration. Tongue out, arms spread wide, embracing the adulation. A sign of things to come. And it was exhilarating – one of those Anfield moments that swipes the breath from the lungs. We had a player. We had a team. And nothing would ever be the same after that. Continue reading...