Harvey Elliott has hailed Mohamed Salah on Liverpool’s official website for his leadership and brilliant performance as the Reds cruised to a 3-0 Champions League victory over Ajax last night.
The 30-year-old’s clipped finished towards the end of the first half sent Jurgen Klopp’s men back in for half-time with a fortunate lead after the Dutch giants failed to capitalise on two huge chances early on.
Returning to the pitch for the second half, the Reds picked up where they left off, with two quick goals from Darwin Nunez and Elliott easing the side to victory and Round of 16 qualification.
Having played a strong role on the right-hand side of the midfield, Elliott was full of praise for his attacking partner, happy to see the winger add a goal and an assist to his Champions League tally.
Elliott praises Salah‘s performance vs Ajax
Speaking with LFCTV after the game, the 19-year-old lavished:
“Mo, I don’t have enough words to describe him, he’s an unbelievable guy as well. He’s always helping me out and I’m very happy for him to get a goal and an assist.”
Leading the line for the full 90 minutes, Salah impressed with a 94% pass accuracy and a clinical finish in front of goal.
Having earned a stunning 8.0 SofaScore match rating, Elliott was not far behind with his 7.7-worthy display. The midfielder won four out of four ground duels, adding to a tackle and an interception, helping Liverpool’s front-line dominate Ajax’s defence in the second half of the game.
Building a formidable partnership on the right-hand side of the pitch, Elliott has a fantastic mentor in Salah to guide him for years to come, as the youngster looks to make his mark in the Premier League.
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