Jurgen Klopp confident Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world

Jurgen Klopp insisted Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world after another incredible performance helped Liverpool annihilate Watford 5-0 at Vicarage Road.

Salah was in sensational form throughout the 90 minutes as Liverpool dominated the game from start to finish, and began his masterclass after just nine minutes - outmuscling Danny Rose on the right flank before playing a superbly weighted ball through to Sadio Mane with the outside of his foot to allow him to open the scoring.

But it was his solo goal - that included a mesmeric bit of skill that baffled three Watford players - that stole the show ten minutes into the second half, leading Klopp to question who could possibly be considered better at this moment in time.

“Come on, who is better than him?” Klopp told BT Sport. “We don’t have to talk about what Messi and Ronaldo have done for world football and their dominance but, right now, he is the best.

“His performance was massive. The pass for the first goal was great and the second goal was special. He is top, we all see it.”

Klopp added of Salah scoring his eighth goal in his last nine games, “He’s the best, I feel, every day,”

Salah's performance earned him a perfect 10/10 rating and the man of the match award as Liverpool ruined Claudio Ranieri's first day back in the Premier League; the Italian having succeeded the sacked Xisco Munoz in the Watford hot seat.

There was also widespread acclaim on social media for Salah, with many feeling that the Egyptian's display justified Klopp's remarks that he's the current best in the business.

As for Salah, he remained as down to earth as ever when speaking to the press after the game.

“I’m just trying,” Salah innocently said. “Sometimes I don’t have luck, I’m just trying to give 100% of what I have.

“I am confident at the moment, I’m scoring goals, helping the team win points, which is the most important thing.”

Liverpool's all-conquering display briefly lifted them to the top of the Premier League table, only for Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea to reclaim top spot after a narrow 1-0 win over Brentford in Saturday's evening kick-off.