SUNDERLAND, Feb 12 — Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah after the “unbelievable” Egypt star equalled Liverpool’s record for assists in the Premier League by setting up Virgil van Dijk’s winner in yesterday’s 1-0 victory at Sunderland.

Slot’s willingness to highlight Salah’s perfectly weighted corner that Van Dijk headed home in the 61st minute signalled the continued rehabilitation of his relationship with the forward.