Salah was the hero, the genius carrying Liverpool towards more European glory after his remarkable virtuoso display put them within touching distance of the final. (Image: Clive Brunskill)You could sense the expectation inside Anfield, the buzz and the noise as the goals went in because Klopp’s men believe this is their time. But above everything else, they also have the best player in Europe right now with Salah because his goals, pace and individual brilliance destroys opponents. When Liverpool were struggling to make a breakthrough, up stepped Salah to rise to the occasion and prove that he is a big game player who belongs on the biggest stage. Salah was substituted after 75 minutes, he went off to a standing ovation and his job was seemingly done.

Source: Daily Mirror April 24, 2018 21:34 UTC