Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has singled out forward Mohamed Salah for praise after the Egyptian international’s impressive display during the Reds’ Premier League 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday.
Owen was highly impressed when he sliced Chelsea’s defence open with a sublime pass to assist teammate Luis Diaz’s opener at Stamford Bridge.
In the 17th minute of the encounter, Alexis Mac Allister fizzed a long ball into Salah’s feet on the right flank.
The Egyptian winger took on Levi Colwill before cutting inside slightly and playing an ‘exquisite’ through pass past three Chelsea defenders.
Diaz timed his run perfectly and made no mistake as he put the ball back of the net with a first-time finish from his weak foot.
Analyzing the goal, Owen said on Premier League Productions (h/t HITC): “It was a very good goal, from back to front. Mac Allister is playing the deeper role in that midfield.
“But it was his ball that was sprayed out to Mo Salah. A lovely touch on the right foot of Salah, and then he plays this quite exquisite pass. This is a perfect angle for it. You won’t see a better pass this season.”
