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Gary McAllister blown away by what Mohamed Salah was doing in Liverpool pre-season training

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Mohamed Salah looks all set for another top season at Liverpool, with the winger currently working hard in pre-season training.

There had been fears that the Egyptian would miss a large chunk of pre-season given his potential participation in the Olympics.

But he has instead been working with new manager Arne Slot at club level, with the Reds currently on a pre-season tour of the USA.

And Salah has already been impressing his new boss, with the winger assisting Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal in the 1-0 win over Real Betis.

The attacker continued his fine efforts off the pitch, with Salah staying behind to greet fans in Pittsburgh long after the final whistle.

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Gary McAllister wowed by Mohamed Salah in Liverpool pre-season training

And there is a former Liverpool player that has been hugely impressed by the Egyptian this summer, with Gary McAllister having watched Salah closely in training.

“There were a couple of occasions, just little moments in the training where he’s dragging the ball out of the air, made little movements onto his left side and tucked it into the top corner,” McAllister told Sky Sports.

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“That’s what Mo Salah does. The earlier he can get the ball closer to the goal, the better. When teams play a low block and get many bodies behind the ball, it becomes more difficult for forward players.

“He’ll want the ball nice and early, but in little pockets where he can manipulate the ball and get shots on goal.”

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The winger has been busy working hard for the new season, with Salah telling former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian that he is enjoying training under Slot.

The Dutchman has it all to do as the Premier League campaign rapidly approaches, with the Merseyside club taking on newly-promoted Ipswich Town up first.

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Before that, however, Salah and his Liverpool teammates have plenty of tests to get ready, with Arsenal up next.

Another Premier League rival in Manchester United follows that pre-season clash, with the Reds also set to take on Sevilla in friendly action.

Salah is undoubtedly going to be the main man for Slot in attack next season, with the winger looking very likely of having another top campaign given his efforts so far this summer.