Liverpool captain Andy Robertson says team-mate Mohamed Salah "pretty much carried us on his back at times" during last season's Premier League title victory.
Reflecting on the recent announcement of Salah's planned departure at the end of the season, Robertson referred to the Egyptian as his "close friend" as well as a club "legend".
Reds and Scotland defender Robertson said: "I've probably run out of words to say about Mo. Fantastic player. Unbelievable what he's done.
"Our football club obviously signed me the same summer and just being able to see him grow as a player, grow into one of the best in the world, how professional he is – it's been a joy to watch.
"Even if you look back at last season, he pretty much carried us on his back at times.
"I suppose all good things have to come to an end and Mo's made the decision that it would be this summer. Obviously I'll fully support him on that.
"I don't think there's any doubt of how much of a legend he is at the football club. He's in the conversation of best players ever to play for the football club.
"To be able to call him a team-mate, but also call him a friend – and he's been a close friend – of mine for the last nine years.
"It's an absolute privilege to play for him."
Robertson is out of contract this summer and, asked at the Scotland news conference about his future at Anfield, he said: "My thoughts will stay private, they always have.
"There's been a lot of discussions had internally. I've always got to work out what me and my family want and that's always been consistent. We know the end of the season is coming and obviously we'll need to make a decision soon."
