JURGEN Klopp said Mohamed Salah had proved his world-class ability with an "exceptional" hat-trick in Liverpool's 4-0 win at Vitality Stadium.

Cherries boss Eddie Howe hailed the Egyptian hitman as "one of the best in the world" and Reds manager Klopp was quick to commend that view.

Klopp reserved special praise for Salah's second goal, where he kept his feet following Steve Cook's challenge and fired past Asmir Begovic in style.

"Whatever you do in a game, you need someone to finish it off," said Klopp.

"And what Mo did around his two goals in the second half was exceptional. I don't know many players who would score those two goals.

"The first in the second half was a foul actually, but he wanted to score, stayed on his feet and still scored. It was not the most impressive finish but surprising.

"It's very good for us. I love that mindset. His desire to score goals is obvious and nobody should be surprised about that.

"His third goal was outstanding, again. How he set it up and all that stuff, that was good."

Of Howe ranking Salah in the world's elite echelon of frontmen, Klopp added: "I think Eddie Howe is one of the best managers I have ever met, so how could I say anything different?"