Klopp, who signed Salah from Roma in 2017 for £34m, managed the Egyptian for seven seasons and oversaw one of the most successful periods in Liverpool’s recent history.
Salah, 34, has scored 255 goals for the club, making him the third-highest scorer in Liverpool’s history.
Reflecting on his former player, Klopp said that while Salah was treated like any other player day-to-day, his overall impact is extraordinary.
He added that matching Salah’s numbers in the future would be “really difficult” and reiterated his belief that the forward belongs among the game’s greatest players.
During Klopp’s tenure, Salah helped Liverpool win the Champions League, Premier League, three domestic cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Much of that success came as part of a prolific front three alongside Sadio Mané and Roberto Firmino.
The trio combined for 338 goals across five seasons, with Salah contributing 156—49 more than Mané and 81 more than Firmino.
Klopp described the trio as the best attacking unit in world football during their peak, highlighting Salah’s relentless desire to score as the defining trait that set him apart.
He also revealed the pair had exchanged messages recently, expressing hope that Salah finishes the season strongly, noting that the forward is happiest when scoring and winning.
Klopp concluded by urging Liverpool fans to appreciate Salah’s legacy and reflect on what he called one of the most incredible careers they have witnessed.