Now Give Mo His Dough” reads the banner that is being brandished these days - and more could be on the way after the 32-year-old delivered another match-winning display in the 3-2 win at Southampton.

The Egyptian forward has faced Real Madrid eight times in Europe’s top competition and has yet to taste victory. His record stands at zero wins, one draw, and seven losses, including the humiliating 5-2 defeat Liverpool suffered at Anfield in their last encounter with Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Johnny Heitinga's agent Rob Jansen believes Anfield football director Richard Hughes is behind the lack of movement in Mo Salah's contract negotiations.