Sadio Mane, Andrew Robertson and Salah goals had seemingly put Jurgen Klopp’s side in complete control in what was their first European game on home soil since triumphing in last season’s competition.
Sadio Mane got the ball rolling with a trademark strike that involved neat build-up play and precise finishing, before Andrew Robertson followed suit after being set up by fellow full back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Unwilling to miss out, Salah then got in on the act with the result looking a formality at this point, although the scoreline was expected to rise significantly from there.
It did, but not the way the hosts wanted, as Salzburg ‘did a Liverpool’ by coming from behind to stun Jurgen Klopp’s side and level matters.
Liverpool were left stunned, when the visitors responded via goals from Hwang Hee-chan, Takumi Minamino and substitute Erling Haaland.
Salah scored again to calm nerves at Anfield and, in doing so, extending the ridiculous winning record the Reds have at home.
Liverpool have won their last 12 matches at home in all competitions, their best home winning run since an 18-game streak between April and November 1985.
BY: OFORI EMMANUEL
