Jurgen in awe of Mo finishing

scoring goals. He is a world-class player.”

The win boosts Liverpool’s hopes of retaining the title, while there is a £2million move under way to bring in Preston’s Ben Davies to help their injury-hit defence.

Salah had gone six Premier League games without a goal but ended his drought with a left-foot curler into the far corner and added another with a sublime first touch and finish.

Klopp said: “The first goal was a proper smart goal, top-class. His second, what a counter-attack – and his first touch was outstanding, world-class.”

Salah admitted he needed to step up with Roberto Firmino on the bench and Sadio Mane missing with a minor muscle injury.

The striker said: “I try every game to help the team but as we didn’t play both of them [Firmino and Mane] it was a big responsibility.” Salah’s goals completed successive 3-1 wins in London, after also beating Tottenham, to keep up the pressure on leaders Manchester City. Liverpool host City on Sunday and Salah added: “This was a big week. It is a good win for us playing away.”