Klopp: Never any doubt about Salah's form

Liverpool were back to winning ways in the UEFA Champions League with an emphatic 4-0 win against Red Star Belgrade at Anfield on Wednesday evening.

It was the perfect response to the last minute defeat to Napoli on Matchday two and it gives the Reds a little breathing space over their two main rivals in Group C after three games.

While Liverpool have made a strong start to their league campaign, the performances have been what you could describe as 'scratchy.'

While the defence has looked rock solid, the star-studded front three of Roberto Firmino, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane have struggled to recapture their blistering form of last season.

With the talent that the trio possesses, it only felt like a matter of time before they clicked as an attacking unit once again.

The clash against Red Star was the first time that Firmino, Salah and Mane had scored in the same game this season.

The victory doubled as a personal celebration for Salah who became the quickest Liverpool player to reach the 50-goal mark (65 games.)

Salah has now scored three goals in his last two outings and is testament to the old adage that form is temporary and class is permanent.

The Egyptian star said after the league game at Huddersfield that he was not duly concerned about his 'goal drought.'

Speaking after the game, Klopp echoed his thoughts as Sky Sports reported the manager as saying. "It's good that we can maybe stop talking about that a little bit.

"I was not in doubt, he was not in doubt, but if you are constantly asked about it, you think something is up.

"You should not think about it, you should not constantly think about how can I score again?

"It only happens if you work hard, if you are in the right spaces, if your team-mates see you in the right moments and if you make the right runs, then you can score. 

"It is an exceptional number (50 goals) and hopefully he can continue."

One of the real assets of Klopp as a manager is his ability to display a positive mindset regarding a player who may not be in his peak form.

These comments illustrate that fact and no doubt makes the individual walk a great deal taller.

Liverpool's next opponent Cardiff won't be best pleased with the little maestro finding his scoring touch once again.

Another goal or two on Saturday is certainly not out of the question.