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While he is usually reliable from the spot, the Egyptian blazed the ball high over the crossbar.

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Salah could afford himself a wry smile after the miss but will certainly hope to re-find his aim as Liverpool return to action next weekend.

The Reds take on FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the Community Shield at Wembley next weekend before their Premier League opener against Bournemouth in just under a fortnight’s time.



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Gakpo in the meantime will be hoping to continue his hot form.

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"It was an ankle injury and it was difficult and I tried to come back as quickly as possible because we had some important games but unfortunately I had a setback again in training and then it took longer to get into the rhythm again and get confidence when you are in duels or shooting on target with the ankle and you are maybe not as confident at that time.

"So that was not nice for the rhythm where I was before but this is also a part of football and you have to overcome it, so I think the last games of the season went better for my ankle, I didn't feel it as much before.

So I think now we just have to start the season fit and move."

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