Liverpool

Georginio Wijnaldum: 'Mohamed Salah is flying at Liverpool'

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 30 July 2017

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum believes that new teammate Mohamed Salah has settled in instantly after hitting the ground running upon joining from Roma.

Georginio Wijnaldum has talked up new signing Mohamed Salah's instant impact at Liverpool after netting three times already during pre-season.

The Egypt international was brought on board by Jurgen Klopp from Roma last month for a sum that could rise to £44m, potentially making him the Reds' record transfer purchase.

Salah has taken little time to settle into his new surroundings, netting a well-taken lob in the 3-0 friendly win over Hertha Berlin on Saturday afternoon to continue his impressive scoring start since making the big-money move.

Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Wijnaldum said: "He's really flying. I didn't see his goal because I was in the changing room but I heard it was a good goal.

"He has settled in really well. He's not only a great player but also a great person, and that makes it easier for him but also for us to accept him. Since the moment he came here, he felt free to be himself. It's a good thing for us."

Wijnaldum and Dominic Solanke were also on target at the Olympiastadion, as Liverpool made it three wins and a draw from their five friendly fixtures.