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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Hannah Pinnock

Mohamed Salah is now doing what Steven Gerrard did behind the scenes at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah is helping Harvey Elliott in the same way Steven Gerrard guided Jordan Henderson is his young days, according to former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique.

Elliott, 19, penned a new long-term deal with the club on Thursday keeping him at Anfield until at least 2027. The ECHO understands the new contract is a reward for his progress over the last year and growth in stature.

Speaking in an interview with liverpoolfc.com, Elliott highlighted the guidance from senior players around him as a huge reason for his progress and Salah, he says, has been key to that. "They’ve all helped me along the way. But I think I’d say more Salah and the skip, to be fair – Hendo," he began.

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