Trent Alexander-Arnold has placed Mohamed Salah on a par with Steven Gerrard as the greatest player in Liverpool's history. The Real Madrid defender paid the ultimate tribute to his former team-mate, who is set to leave Anfield this summer after nine years.
Salah, 33, announced his impending exit in March after agreeing to terminate the two-year contract he signed just 12 months ago. The Egyptian leaves as the club's third-highest goalscorer, having won two Premier League titles and the Champions League during his illustrious stint.
In a video message for Sky Sports, Alexander-Arnold said: 'For me, I have always said Stevie is the number one but I would put them both in the number one spot now, for sure.' The pair played 319 matches together for Liverpool and developed a strong bond both on and off the pitch.
Salah previously defended Alexander-Arnold when the defender faced boos from Liverpool fans after revealing he would leave as a free agent. 'I think somehow the fans were being harsh with him,' Salah said at the time. 'He is the only person that I cried for when he left the club.'
