Liverpool fans were treated to another inspired piece of combination play from Philippe Coutinho and Mohamed Salah on Saturday as the Reds cruised to a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin.
The pair linked up superbly in the second half to finish things off for Jurgen Klopp’s men and help extend the club’s unbeaten pre-season run in style.
Salah was introduced as a half-time substitution after goals from Dominic Solanke and Georginio Wijnaldum had given Liverpool a comfortable lead heading into the break.
All eyes were primarily on Coutinho amid speculation linking him to Barcelona, but the Brazilian, who captained the Reds on the day, showed no signs of being distracted as he impressed with yet another classy performance.
The No.10 produced a moment of brilliance to shake off a number of Hertha players in his own half before feeding Salah’s run through the middle with a stunning lofted pass. Liverpool’s big-money summer signing expertly took his chance, lobbing the oncoming goalkeeper with ease.
It was the standout moment in a game full of promising attacking moves and plenty of signs to suggest the Reds will take some stopping going forward next season.
Here’s how fans reacted to Salah’s latest goal…
That move and ball by Coutinho for the Salah goal 👏🏻
— Dec_Con (@Dec_Con21) July 29, 2017
What a goal that is from Salah. A taster there if what’s to come.
— Joe Beattie (@justjoe_90) July 29, 2017
I’ve been out & my phone died! Reading my TL is giving me goosebumps! Saw the replay of the Coutinho pass/Salah goal & might I say.. Yummy!
— Dawn Harrington (@Dawn_Harrington) July 29, 2017
That third goal is why we can’t sell Coutinho at any price, Coutinho and Salah will be electric together this season👍
— John O Sullivan (@Corballyred) July 29, 2017
What a lovely goal. Coutinho & Salah showing why they are both world class talents. Get used to seeing these two link up 🍾 pic.twitter.com/EH34To0Hey
— 🚀 (@WestLiverpool) July 29, 2017
That Salah goal was pure filth. Shouldn’t be shown til after 9 O’clock tonight.
— Daniel O’Leary (@OLearyLFC91) July 29, 2017
That pass from couts for salah’s goal 👌 #perfection #YNWA #LFC
— Rich Racing (@RlCHRAClNG) July 29, 2017
Just seen that Coutinho and Salah link up play for the third goal #LFC pic.twitter.com/0gvavpLz4E
— John Isherwood (@johnisherwood) July 29, 2017
Just saw the Coutinho assist for Salah’s goal. Majestic. He’s indispensable. Liverpool shouldn’t dare contemplate selling him.
— Elephant St🌐ne (@al_mackeroo) July 29, 2017
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(Video) Salah scores excellent lobbed goal after Coutinho’s stunning assist