The great player for Liverpool, Mohamed Salah, said he had been “addicted” to a new pastime.

Since joining the Reds in 2017, Salah has captivated the globe by winning every accolade imaginable, including the Premier League and Champions League, and amassing 198 goals in 322 games.

Mohamed Salah has taken up an intricate new pastime.

When he is not playing for Liverpool, Salah admitted he is “addicted” to chess and plays all the time.

This is not surprising given that the star forward is an elite athlete who is fully aware of Merseysiders manager Jurgen Klopp’s brilliant strategies.

The fact that the Egypt international has taken up an enjoyable and intellectual pastime off the field further indicates how much he enjoys tactics.

The 31-year-old said he plays chess “literally every day” and is passionate about the game.

The former Roma star occasionally goes underground to play against other users online, but he leaves obvious clues in his nickname that make other players wonder about his true identity.

“I play chess, I am addicted to chess,” Salah said to Sky Sports. Really, every single day.

“A few people ask, ‘Are you Mo Salah?’ so I put my name and some numbers on there.”

They don’t trust me when I say “yes,” so I respond, “Yes, I am lying.”

“I’m well, I’m not Magnus [Carlsen], but all is well. Magnus offers no opportunity to anyone.

In his six years at Liverpool, Salah has defeated some of the world’s top clubs by applying his strategic thinking.

The former Fiorentina player slipped by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s defenses earlier today at the Etihad.

Salah set up Trent Alexander-Arnold’s equalizer ten minutes before halftime, ensuring a 1-1 draw for the visiting team.