Chess, yoga and meditation - Liverpool star Mohamed Salah reveals the hobbies that help him be 'the best version of myself'

Salah has revealed how he spends his free time off the field as he has become one of the best players to have graced the Premier League. He has revealed that he plays chess, practises yoga and meditates regularly to keep himself in top shape.

Speaking to ESPN, Saah said: "I play chess almost every day. Pretty much every day. I also do yoga for a good part of the time, I do meditation almost every day.

"I try to evolve small things, not only by football, but also by thinking of me, as a person. It's like that... when I think about it, I do everything to be my best version in football. But as a human being, I also need to evolve."

Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League as they are involved in a title fight against Arsenal and Manchester City. Salah has played a major part in the success of the Merseyside club so far as they look to win the Europa League as well as the league.

He will likely start for Jurgen Klopp when Liverpool take on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, April 6. The Reds will be hoping for a win to at least maintain their two-point lead at the top of the table.