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Published 08:21 18 Sept 2018 BST
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"I always used to put Steven Gerrard up front because he had a massive shot!
"Then I had Jerzy Dudek in goal and of course Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia in defence.
"But I also played with Liverpool before 2005 on my console."
Salah's first taste of Premier League football came at Chelsea but he failed to nail down a starting place at Stamford Bridge, making just 19 appearances for the Blues.
However Salah was always determined to return to England's top flight to prove his worth and after a couple of impressive years in Italy, he was given the opportunity by Jurgen Klopp.
"From January to June 2014, I played ten matches. After that, nothing. I respected the manager’s decision, it was his choice," Salah added.
"But, from time to time, it became difficult for me to accept, because it was not healthy. I had to leave. I like football, it's my passion. So, I had to play football.
"I had a good relationship with him [Mourinho], but it was time for me to leave. I went to Fiorentina on loan and was able to play again.
"I dreamed of playing in the Premier League since I was a kid. I was obsessed with the idea of going back to England from the day I left Chelsea.
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