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Liverpool 'lucky' to have 43-goal superstar Salah, admits Klopp

The Reds boss says a a more mature Egypt international forward deserves all the credit for his stunning maiden campaign at Anfield

Liverpool are "lucky" to be reaping the rewards of a matured Mohamed Salah at Anfield, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Salah was named Footballer of the Year ahead of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne by the Football Writers' Association on Tuesday, adding to his Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year award.

The Egypt international has hit 43 goals in all competitions since signing from Roma for an initial €42 million, with the 25-year-old on track to beat Tottenham's Harry Kane to the Premier League Golden Boot.