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Liverpool Echo
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Richard Garnett

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas makes 'incredible' claim about Liverpool player

A Real Madrid legend has shown his admiration for Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian's two goals helped Liverpool demolish rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Tuesday evening.

Salah's brace - his first goals in eight matches - supplemented by an assist for Luis Diaz helped the Reds complete a 4-0 rout against the Red Devils that temporarily sent Jurgen Klopp's side back to the top of the Premier League table.

Supporters enjoyed five star performances all over the pitch, from the likes of Thiago, Sadio Mane - who also found the net - and Diaz, but it was the showing from Liverpool 's number 11 that caught the eye of former Real Madrid and World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

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Sharing a GIF of Salah in action on Twitter, the legendary Spanish stopper said: "Amazing player @MoSalah!! Incredible!!"

Salah's two goals against Ralf Rangnick's side took his overall tally for the season to 30 goals - the third time he has reached the milestone in his Liverpool career.

The 29-year-old remains on course to win the Premier League golden boot but could still end the season with all four major trophies Liverpool compete for as the unlikely quadruple journey continues.

Casillas enjoyed a trophy-laden career that included an incredible 16 years at Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League three times as well as five La Liga titles. A World Cup and two European Championship winners medals firmly cemented his place as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

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