Rafa Benitez has admitted Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a player he wanted to sign Rafa Benitez has admitted Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a player he wanted to signRafa Benitez insists his Newcastle side will have much more than just the in-form Mohamed Salah to deal with at Anfield on Saturday. Benitez is set for another emotional return to Liverpool, though sentiment is set to be put to one side as Jurgen Klopp's team bid to reclaim second place in the Premier League. When asked about the threat of the prolific Salah during his pre-match press conference, Benitez was quick to point out the array of threats in the Liverpool squad. Benitez said: "It's not just him (Salah), Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, anyone can be a threat. Benitez is wary of more than just the Egyptian when Newcastle face Liverpool"Liverpool have the pace to play counter attack, they are really good.

Source: Sky sports March 02, 2018 15:56 UTC