Arsene Wenger says there were shades of six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi in Mohamed Salah in Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Monterrey.
The legendary Arsenal boss spoke out about the Egyptian alongside Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, explaining how Salah's development was there for the world to see on Wednesday.
"I like his evolution," Wenger said to beIN Sports. "Because he had touches last night [against Monterrey] of a playmaker.
"He created chances around the box that are exceptional, [there were shades] of Messi in him last night and I like that a guy who can score so many goals also becomes the guy who gives assists.
"That is a complete player. That's what we all admire and what we want from our players."
Salah wasn't on the scoresheet, but his influence had a huge impact on the match, as explained by Wenger.
But it's not just his improvements on a Sunday that have stolen the plaudits, with Klopp explaining the forward conducts himself brilliant behind the scenes on the training ground.
Klopp said: "[I have had] very good, very good experiences [with Salah] but the most positive was on the training ground – sensationally good.
"On the pitch he's great, really, really good."
