Mohamed Salah suggests Stefan Bajcetic has been Liverpool’s standout performer due to the fact his breakthrough as teenager reflects on fast rise to initially team soon after man-of-the-match display against Everton

Liverpool starlet Stefan Bajcetic has been labelled as the club’s ‘best player’ by Mohamed Salah considering the fact that the teenager broke into the 1st group.

The 18-year-previous midfielder put in a man-of-the-match show for the duration of the Reds’ 2- gain versus rivals Everton an Anfield on Monday night.

Spain youth global Bajcetic has featured in six Leading League game titles this time – where he has been involved in Jurgen Klopp‘s last a few starting off line-ups.

And he after all over again showcased his talent as he thrived in his to start with Merseyside derby to assistance the Reds move up to ninth in the desk.

Salah, who broke the deadlock in the 36th moment, lauded the youngster following the complete-time whistle in an interview with Sky Athletics.

Talking of the ex-Celtic Vigo youth star, the Egyptian forward mentioned: “He’s a wonderful player and particular person, he generally tries to function tricky.

“Since he started off taking part in for us, he has been our very best participant it’s possible so hopefully he keeps that self confidence and keeps going.”

Bajcetic, who was remaining virtually dropped for text by Salah’s praise, was actively playing in a a lot more sophisticated purpose as opposed to his usual holding midfield placement.

He instructed Sky: “To be fair, I performed in a unique placement, I considered it would be less at ease but it was good and I liked it a ton.

“Mo Salah is in all probability a single of the most effective gamers ever in Liverpool historical past so it is great to hear a legend say that to me.

“I gained far more confidence taking part in at Anfield for a few of online games so I constantly really like a tackle so I blend the two and that is great.

“It was a good match, with the crowd and the derby. With any luck , we continue to keep taking part in very well and earn a lot more online games.”

Commenting on his rise to the initial staff, he remarked: “It’s crazy, I was playing beneath-18s a yr back.

“And now I am taking part in at Anfield and that just occurred in a single 12 months and I am definitely having fun with it.”

Klopp was also fast to laud Bajcetic, as he instructed BBC Sport: “I observed a great deal of fantastic performances tonight, but Stefan confirmed up.

“We are really pleased with him, a top boy genuinely intelligent and relaxed.

“He played in a new place, at 8, and I requested him later on if he appreciated it and he said ‘yes’. It is a good story.”