Ashley Cole had admitted that he did not anticipate former Chelsea team-mate Mohamed Salah flourishing into one of the best footballers in the world.
The Liverpool striker has been a consistent highlight of the Premier League in recent seasons after returning to the English top flight with the Reds.
He helped his side seal a vital 2-0 victory against the Blues on Sunday as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to dethrone Manchester City as champions in a tense title race, finding the back of the net with a superb long-range drive.
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The effort sees him equal Citizens forward Sergio Aguero on 19 goals for the season, while last year he won the Golden Boot with a record-breaking haul.