Moxley

the challenge that ended with referee Kevin Friend pointing to the spot.

It was as if he sensed the moment had arrived to make Brighton pay.

Salah then kissed the ball before he delivered the fatal blow. If he was feeling any nerves, he wasn’t showing them. After that, more could have followed. And every time, he was involved in it.

Fifteen minutes from time he freed Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian’s shot was blocked.

Then he set up a move that ended with Gino Wijnaldum firing just t wide. id S Salah l h th then sideid footed James Milner’s pull-back from the line one foot off target.

But when the moment came, he was not found wanting. It was cold, hard and clinical.

And that, as much as anything, is exactly what the Reds needed.

No sign of frayed nerves. No hint of panic. Just slamming the ball home from 12 yards. It was never in doubt.

“It was a brilliant situation,” said Klopp afterwards, smiling, knowing full well what a gamechanger he has on his hands.

“He was in a great position to get off ff a shot, h a clear l opportunity.” i But he was brought down.

Even Brighton manager Chris Hughton had no complaints at the decision.

Beauty

And that was the difference. Take your eyes off the little man for seconds and it will end up hurting you.

The beauty for Klopp is that next week it could be Sadio Mane. Or Firmino.

But, more often than not, it’s Salah. Just don’t ask how he does it. Brighton are still working that one out.