Credit where it's due, Julen Lopetegui did at least try something different in the hope it might stop Mohamed Salah. West Ham approached the planet's best player on current form with at least a best guess at what might be required.

Mohamed Salah said he and Liverpool remain “far away” from agreeing a new contract after inspiring the Reds to a 5-0 win at West Ham and continuing his remarkable season.Salah scored and set up two more goals as Liverpool went eight points clear at the top of the Premier League,

Mohamed Salah was asked about his future after Liverpool's emphatic 5-0 win versus West Ham and gave a response that many Reds fans will probably deem unsatisfactory