Slot hails Salah for matching Reds record; Pep eyes rest for players

Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah after the “unbelievable” Egypt star equalled Liverpool's record for assists in the Premier League by setting up Virgil van Dijk’s winner in Wednesday's 1-0 victory at Sunderland.

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Slot's willingness to highlight Salah’s perfectly weighted corner that Van Dijk headed home in the 61st minute signalled the continued rehabilitation of his relationship with the forward.

Salah claimed the club had “thrown him under the bus” and made it clear he was not on good terms with Slot after he was dropped for several games amid a sustained dip in form earlier this season.

The outburst prompted speculation that Salah could be sold, but he quickly cleared the air with Slot to get back in the Dutchman's lineup.

Salah's latest assist in his glittering Liverpool career took him to 92 -- level with Anfield icon Steven Gerrard.

“He has so many records for this club, but to have this one combined with such a great player. Both were unbelievable players for this club,” Slot said.

“Unfortunately for Steven, I expect Mo to go above him. I don't expect, but I hope he goes above him.”

Liverpool's second win in their last eight league games ended Sunderland's unbeaten home record in the top flight this season.